Cost of living in Chittagong, Bangladesh compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 5% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 383 ($4.62) | $3.00 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 633 ($8) | $3.00 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 83 ($1.01) | $3.00 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 73 ($0.87) | $1.29 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 106 ($1.28) | $2.40 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 59 ($0.71) | $1.10 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 410 ($4.94) | $6 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 148 ($1.78) | $1.70 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 ($0.28) | $1.00 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 230 ($2.77) | $1.50 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 705 ($8) | $6.00 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 91 ($1.10) | $2.25 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 47 ($0.56) | $0.33 | + 69% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 11% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 31,609 ($381) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 40,000 ($482) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,050 ($49) | $40 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 6,999 ($84) | $500 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 12,995 ($157) | $250 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 6,099 ($74) | $50 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 5,927 ($71) | $70 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 61,967 ($747) | $600 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,500 ($175) | $300 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 225 ($2.71) | $7 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 300 ($3.62) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 6% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,750 ($21) | $40 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 800 ($10) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 3,350 ($40) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,955 ($48) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 6% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,500,000 ($30,153) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 88 ($1.06) | $1.40 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 800 ($10) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 11% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 100 ($1.21) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 100 ($1.21) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 900 ($11) | $25 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 150 ($1.81) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 75 ($0.90) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 160 ($1.93) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 81 ($0.98) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 108 ($1.31) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 400 ($4.82) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 14% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 508 ($6) | - | - | |
| 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 1,000 ($12) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,200 ($14) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 45 ($0.54) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 245 ($2.96) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 4,625 ($56) | $20 | + 179% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 295 ($3.56) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 72 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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Cost of living in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$1,000
in Zvishavane District
you would need to make just about $968
(Taka 80,240)
in Chittagong.
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