Cost of living in Rajshahi, Bangladesh vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 50% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (50 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 360 (119 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 172 (57 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 61 (20 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 79% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 98 (32 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 58 (19 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 317 (105 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 143 (47 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (8 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 135 (45 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,100 (365 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 91 (30 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 28 (9 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 75% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 23% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 26,400 (8,748 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 12,243 NT$ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,842 (610 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 10,913 NT$ | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 5,550 (1,839 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 1,211 (401 NT$) | 795 NT$ | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,175 (721 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,667 (14,139 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 11,500 (3,811 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 315 (104 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 300 (99 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 55% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,983 (657 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,650 (547 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 2,833 (939 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,533 (1,171 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 37% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 1,800,000 (596,472 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (31 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 975 (323 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 58% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 620 (205 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 435 (144 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 600 (199 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 229 NT$ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 169 (56 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 310 (103 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 56 (19 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 56 (19 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 272 NT$ | - | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 36% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 600 (199 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 225 (75 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 700 (232 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,083 (359 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 500 (166 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 110 (36 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 325 (108 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 93% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 30,000 (9,941 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 4.98 NT$ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,500 (828 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 267 (88 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 7% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 47,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 28,670 NT$ (Taka 86,519) in Rajshahi.
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