Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Austria
Currency:
Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Bangladesh is 33% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bangladesh | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 859 (€7) | €15 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 711 (€5.98) | €10 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 246 (€2.07) | €7 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 100 (€0.84) | €1.48 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 160 (€1.35) | €5.38 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 112 (€0.94) | €4.03 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 625 (€5.25) | €7 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 334 (€2.80) | €2.29 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 77 (€0.64) | €2.37 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 779 (€7) | €1.22 | + 435% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,629 (€14) | €7 | + 90% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 126 (€1.06) | €3.10 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 169 (€1.42) | €1.88 | - 24% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Bangladesh is 46% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bangladesh | Austria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 58,353 (€490) | €1,661 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 45,554 (€383) | €1,192 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 6,854 (€58) | €247 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 142,206 (€1,195) | €970 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 56,988 (€479) | €682 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 8,881 (€75) | €112 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,075 (€9) | €28 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 60,260 (€506) | €482 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 37,692 (€317) | €114 | + 177% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 919 (€8) | €13 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 200 (€1.68) | €18 | - 91% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Bangladesh is 42% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bangladesh | Austria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,344 (€28) | €91 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,984 (€25) | €36 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 9,054 (€76) | €89 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 9,196 (€77) | €104 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Bangladesh is 12% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bangladesh | Austria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 5,330,940 (€44,783) | €27,495 | + 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 108 (€0.91) | €1.66 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 3,828 (€32) | €47 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Bangladesh is 42% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bangladesh | Austria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 836 (€7) | €15 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 876 (€7) | €13 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,543 (€13) | €132 | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 409 (€3.44) | €5.00 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 736 (€6) | €2.99 | + 107% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 777 (€7) | €3.36 | + 94% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 104 (€0.87) | €1.70 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 129 (€1.09) | €2.84 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 313 (€2.63) | €23 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Bangladesh is 43% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bangladesh | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,462 (€12) | €31 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,023 (€9) | €22 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,581 (€30) | €270 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,800 (€32) | €63 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,519 (€13) | €9 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 605 (€5.08) | €3.75 | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 641 (€5.38) | €5.27 | + 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (€300) | €495 | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 3.07 (€0.03) | €0.10 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,982 (€33) | €31 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 342 (€2.87) | €6 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,108 prices entered by 335 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 34% cheaper than in Austria
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