Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 253 (AU$3.23) | AU$23 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 506 (AU$6) | AU$15 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 234 (AU$2.99) | AU$7 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 91 (AU$1.16) | AU$1.88 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 150 (AU$1.92) | AU$8 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 78 (AU$0.99) | AU$5.89 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 476 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 307 (AU$3.91) | AU$5.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 56 (AU$0.71) | AU$3.88 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 407 (AU$5.20) | AU$7 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,609 (AU$21) | AU$22 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 136 (AU$1.73) | AU$3.95 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 72 (AU$0.92) | AU$2.57 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 77% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 40,565 (AU$518) | AU$4,098 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,239 (AU$284) | AU$2,719 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,221 (AU$54) | AU$232 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 50,272 (AU$642) | AU$2,837 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 31,111 (AU$397) | AU$2,144 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 5,000 (AU$64) | AU$188 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,266 (AU$16) | AU$66 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 49,805 (AU$636) | AU$749 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,000 (AU$191) | AU$237 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 568 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$39 | - | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 69% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,505 (AU$32) | AU$119 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,407 (AU$31) | AU$98 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,268 (AU$67) | AU$160 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,284 (AU$55) | AU$193 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 56% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,757,380 (AU$47,955) | AU$39,643 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 110 (AU$1.40) | AU$1.93 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,433 (AU$31) | AU$141 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 250 (AU$3.19) | AU$10 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 308 (AU$3.93) | AU$23 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,500 (AU$19) | AU$82 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 360 (AU$4.59) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 191 (AU$2.44) | AU$5.37 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 794 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 158 (AU$2.02) | AU$4.39 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 200 (AU$2.55) | AU$4.48 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 205 (AU$2.62) | AU$39 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,513 (AU$19) | AU$75 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,024 (AU$13) | AU$47 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,000 (AU$38) | AU$351 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 (AU$46) | AU$141 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,519 (AU$19) | AU$21 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 (AU$3.23) | AU$5.54 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 606 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (AU$456) | AU$863 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.77 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,307 (AU$29) | AU$94 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 330 (AU$4.22) | AU$46 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.01276
AUD
/
BDT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,455 prices entered by 417 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 64% cheaper than in Australia
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