Cost of living in Moulvi Bazar (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Zonguldak (Turkey)
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.
| Food in Moulvi Bazar (Bangladesh) is 4% cheaper than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Moulvi Bazar (Bangladesh) | Zonguldak (Turkey) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Taka 100 (6TL) | 10TL | 36% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Taka 150 (10TL) | 12TL | 20% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Taka 200 (13TL) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Taka 60 (3.84TL) | - | - |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Taka 120 (8TL) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Taka 80 (5.12TL) | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Taka 400 (26TL) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Taka 100 (6TL) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Taka 20 (1.28TL) | - | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| - | 6.00TL | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| - | 25TL | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Taka 80 (5.12TL) | - | - |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Taka 45 (2.88TL) | - | - |
| Housing in Moulvi Bazar (Bangladesh) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||
| Moulvi Bazar (Bangladesh) | Zonguldak (Turkey) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | 750TL | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| - | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| - | 120TL | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| - | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| - | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| - | - | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | - | - |
| Clothes in Moulvi Bazar (Bangladesh) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||
| Moulvi Bazar (Bangladesh) | Zonguldak (Turkey) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | 200TL | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| - | - | - |
| Transportation in Moulvi Bazar (Bangladesh) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||
| Moulvi Bazar (Bangladesh) | Zonguldak (Turkey) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | 44,000TL | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| - | 4.22TL | - |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | 90TL | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Moulvi Bazar (Bangladesh) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||
| Moulvi Bazar (Bangladesh) | Zonguldak (Turkey) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | 7TL | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| - | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| - | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| - | - | - |
| Entertainment in Moulvi Bazar (Bangladesh) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||
| Moulvi Bazar (Bangladesh) | Zonguldak (Turkey) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| - | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| - | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| - | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| - | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| - | - | - |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,300TL
in Zonguldak
you would need to make just about 2,211TL
(Taka 34,533)
in Moulvi Bazar.