Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Australia
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Bangladesh is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bangladesh | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 859 (AU$12) | AU$23 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 711 (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 246 (AU$3.42) | AU$7 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 100 (AU$1.39) | AU$2.04 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 160 (AU$2.23) | AU$7 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 112 (AU$1.56) | AU$6 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 625 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 334 (AU$4.63) | AU$5.14 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 77 (AU$1.06) | AU$3.62 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 779 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,629 (AU$23) | AU$21 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 126 (AU$1.75) | AU$3.70 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 169 (AU$2.35) | AU$3.35 | - 30% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Bangladesh is 65% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bangladesh | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 58,353 (AU$810) | AU$4,709 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 45,554 (AU$632) | AU$3,109 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 6,854 (AU$95) | AU$214 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 142,206 (AU$1,974) | AU$2,788 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 56,988 (AU$791) | AU$2,151 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 8,881 (AU$123) | AU$174 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,075 (AU$15) | AU$76 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 60,260 (AU$837) | AU$793 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 37,692 (AU$523) | AU$288 | + 82% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 919 (AU$13) | AU$18 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 200 (AU$2.78) | AU$48 | - 94% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Bangladesh is 53% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bangladesh | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,344 (AU$46) | AU$129 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,984 (AU$41) | AU$95 | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 9,054 (AU$126) | AU$179 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 9,196 (AU$128) | AU$209 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Bangladesh is 47% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bangladesh | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 5,330,940 (AU$74,006) | AU$38,866 | + 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 108 (AU$1.50) | AU$1.99 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 3,828 (AU$53) | AU$185 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Bangladesh is 20% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bangladesh | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 836 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 876 (AU$12) | AU$19 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,543 (AU$21) | AU$81 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 409 (AU$5.68) | AU$9 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 736 (AU$10) | AU$5.56 | + 84% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 777 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 104 (AU$1.44) | AU$4.36 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 129 (AU$1.79) | AU$5.30 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 313 (AU$4.35) | AU$36 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 69% | |||
Entertainment in Bangladesh is 69% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bangladesh | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,462 (AU$20) | AU$68 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,023 (AU$14) | AU$46 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,581 (AU$50) | AU$262 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,800 (AU$53) | AU$127 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,519 (AU$21) | AU$21 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 605 (AU$8) | AU$5.10 | + 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 641 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (AU$496) | AU$1,070 | - 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 3.07 (AU$0.04) | AU$0.95 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,982 (AU$55) | AU$92 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 342 (AU$4.75) | AU$43 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,458 prices entered by 629 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.01388
AUD
/
BDT
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 53% cheaper than in Australia
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