Cost of living in Chittagong, Bangladesh compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 16% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 450 ($5.57) | $3.00 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 692 ($9) | $3.00 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 83 ($1.02) | $3.00 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 90 ($1.12) | $1.29 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 107 ($1.32) | $2.40 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 53 ($0.66) | $1.10 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 340 ($4.21) | $6 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 150 ($1.86) | $1.70 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 20 ($0.25) | $1.00 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 190 ($2.35) | $1.50 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 800 ($10) | $6.00 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 116 ($1.44) | $2.25 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 75 ($0.92) | $0.33 | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 1% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 25,253 ($313) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 11,182 ($138) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,575 ($44) | $30 | + 48% | |
| 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 | Taka 20,000 ($248) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 7,733 ($96) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 60,000 ($743) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 12,000 ($149) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 180 ($2.23) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 300 ($3.71) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,838 ($23) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,000 ($62) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,000 ($37) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,500,000 ($30,948) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 88 ($1.08) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,000 ($12) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 100 ($1.24) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 100 ($1.24) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 900 ($11) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 150 ($1.86) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 75 ($0.93) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 160 ($1.98) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 81 ($1.00) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 108 ($1.34) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 400 ($4.95) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 21% 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 ($15) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 45 ($0.56) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 245 ($3.04) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Taka 8,000 ($99) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 5,833 ($72) | $20 | + 261% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 295 ($3.65) | - | - | |
| 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 37 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 10% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $998
(Taka 80,612)
in Chittagong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$910
in Zvishavane District.
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