Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Argentina
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Bangladesh is 32% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Bangladesh | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 859 (ARS $6,666) | ARS $8,530 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 711 (ARS $5,523) | ARS $5,897 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 246 (ARS $1,913) | ARS $1,911 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 100 (ARS $777) | ARS $882 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 160 (ARS $1,245) | ARS $1,929 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 112 (ARS $872) | ARS $1,061 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 625 (ARS $4,855) | ARS $4,091 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 334 (ARS $2,591) | ARS $1,592 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 77 (ARS $594) | ARS $782 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 779 (ARS $6,047) | ARS $1,079 | + 461% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,629 (ARS $12,652) | ARS $4,509 | + 181% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 126 (ARS $981) | ARS $1,946 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 169 (ARS $1,316) | ARS $429 | + 207% | |
Housing | + 80% | |||
Housing in Bangladesh is 80% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Bangladesh | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 58,353 (ARS $453,088) | ARS $451,018 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 45,554 (ARS $353,715) | ARS $318,244 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 6,854 (ARS $53,219) | ARS $28,854 | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 142,206 (ARS $1,104,182) | ARS $337,031 | + 228% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 56,988 (ARS $442,490) | ARS $199,181 | + 122% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 8,881 (ARS $68,961) | ARS $25,370 | + 172% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,075 (ARS $8,349) | ARS $9,195 | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 60,260 (ARS $467,899) | ARS $252,100 | + 86% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 37,692 (ARS $292,667) | ARS $141,734 | + 106% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 919 (ARS $7,139) | ARS $3,508 | + 103% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 200 (ARS $1,553) | ARS $2,229 | - 30% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Bangladesh is 27% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Bangladesh | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,344 (ARS $25,967) | ARS $47,670 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,984 (ARS $23,169) | ARS $30,480 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 9,054 (ARS $70,298) | ARS $94,860 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 9,196 (ARS $71,405) | ARS $68,106 | + 5% | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in Bangladesh is 40% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Bangladesh | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 5,330,940 (ARS $41,392,958) | ARS $17,137,900 | + 142% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 108 (ARS $840) | ARS $716 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 3,828 (ARS $29,724) | ARS $27,160 | + 9% | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Bangladesh is 50% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Bangladesh | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 836 (ARS $6,491) | ARS $3,587 | + 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 876 (ARS $6,804) | ARS $6,490 | + 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,543 (ARS $11,978) | ARS $10,006 | + 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 409 (ARS $3,179) | ARS $3,430 | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 736 (ARS $5,712) | ARS $1,612 | + 254% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 777 (ARS $6,036) | ARS $3,019 | + 100% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 104 (ARS $804) | ARS $2,188 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 129 (ARS $1,004) | ARS $1,947 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 313 (ARS $2,432) | ARS $5,524 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Bangladesh is 16% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Bangladesh | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,462 (ARS $11,355) | ARS $15,397 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,023 (ARS $7,944) | ARS $6,367 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,581 (ARS $27,807) | ARS $18,459 | + 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,800 (ARS $29,509) | ARS $22,802 | + 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,519 (ARS $11,797) | ARS $4,696 | + 151% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 605 (ARS $4,699) | ARS $2,399 | + 96% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 641 (ARS $4,976) | ARS $2,204 | + 126% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (ARS $277,634) | ARS $441,836 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 3.07 (ARS $24) | ARS $200 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,982 (ARS $30,919) | ARS $21,782 | + 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 342 (ARS $2,656) | ARS $2,480 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,643 prices entered by 1,024 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 32% more expensive than in Argentina
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