Cost of living in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 9% cheaper than in Zibo (China)
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 27% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
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Sylhet | Zibo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 236 (15元) | 38元 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 345 (23元) | 36元 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 151 (10元) | 7元 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 71 (4.63元) | 12元 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 111 (7元) | 6.00元 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 47 (3.06元) | 6.00元 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 393 (26元) | 30元 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 168 (11元) | 7元 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (1.48元) | 8元 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 238 (16元) | 4.00元 | + 290% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,534 (101元) | 200元 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 98 (6元) | 6元 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 31 (2.03元) | 4.56元 | - 56% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Zibo (China) | ||||
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Sylhet | Zibo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 26,754 (1,754元) | 1,977元 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 23,251 (1,524元) | 2,000元 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,782 (117元) | 500元 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 10,000 (656元) | 1,500元 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 12,000 (787元) | 1,000元 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,000 (197元) | 300元 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,907 (191元) | 30元 | + 535% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 32,421 (2,126元) | 3,000元 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 13,432 (881元) | 1,000元 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 223 (15元) | 50元 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 200元 | - | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 28% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
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Sylhet | Zibo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,827 (185元) | 333元 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,175 (143元) | 250元 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 3,238 (212元) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,806 (250元) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 4% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
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Sylhet | Zibo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,388,060 (156,568元) | 99,997元 | + 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 100 (7元) | 7元 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,000 (66元) | 93元 | - 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 36% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
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Sylhet | Zibo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 200 (13元) | 30元 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 3,000 (197元) | 50元 | + 293% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 200元 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 25元 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 600 (39元) | 20元 | + 97% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 93 (6元) | 10元 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 90 (5.93元) | 5.00元 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 250 (16元) | 30元 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Sylhet (Bangladesh) is 22% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
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Sylhet | Zibo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 801 (53元) | 95元 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 225 (15元) | 65元 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,400元 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,071 (70元) | 300元 | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 47元 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 27元 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 1,000 (66元) | 15元 | + 344% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 10,000 (656元) | 2,000元 | - 67% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.30元 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,067 (201元) | 222元 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 210 (14元) | 58元 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2024.
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