Cost of living in Chittagong, Bangladesh compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 6% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 338 ($3.97) | $3.00 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 600 ($7) | $3.00 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 83 ($0.97) | $3.00 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 70 ($0.83) | $1.29 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 ($1.23) | $2.40 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 70 ($0.82) | $1.10 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 353 ($4.16) | $6 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 150 ($1.77) | $1.70 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 ($0.27) | $1.00 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 227 ($2.68) | $1.50 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,303 ($15) | $6.00 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 93 ($1.10) | $2.25 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 50 ($0.59) | $0.33 | + 77% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 21% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 48,333 ($569) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 40,000 ($471) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,175 ($49) | $40 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $500 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 20,000 ($235) | $250 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 6,099 ($72) | $50 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,467 ($17) | $70 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 54,475 ($641) | $600 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,667 ($173) | $300 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 400 ($4.71) | $7 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 300 ($3.53) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 7% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,567 ($18) | $40 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 1,150 ($14) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 3,067 ($36) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,470 ($41) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 10% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,500,000 ($29,432) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 72 ($0.84) | $1.40 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,000 ($12) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 10% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 150 ($1.77) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 600 ($7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 175 ($2.06) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 225 ($2.65) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 180 ($2.12) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 62 ($0.73) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 ($1.05) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 400 ($4.71) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 1% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 475 ($5.59) | - | - | |
| 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 | Taka 1,150 ($14) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,000 ($12) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 163 ($1.91) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 330 ($3.89) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 52,000 ($612) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,500 ($18) | $20 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 280 ($3.30) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 118 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01177
USD
/
BDT
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Cost of living in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 10% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$1,800
in Zvishavane District
you would need to make just about $1,627
(Taka 138,161)
in Chittagong.
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