Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Aland Islands is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Aland Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Taka 1,344) | Taka 532 | + 153% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (Taka 1,120) | Taka 488 | + 130% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (Taka 338) | Taka 263 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (Taka 83) | Taka 98 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.64 (Taka 238) | Taka 134 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.32 (Taka 119) | Taka 96 | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (Taka 541) | Taka 329 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (Taka 143) | Taka 203 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (Taka 108) | Taka 27 | + 294% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.50 (Taka 316) | Taka 530 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (Taka 1,083) | Taka 1,346 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (Taka 217) | Taka 112 | + 94% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 (Taka 152) | Taka 58 | + 164% | |
Housing | + 122% | |||
Housing in Aland Islands is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Aland Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,200 (Taka 108,271) | Taka 43,087 | + 151% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €980 (Taka 88,421) | Taka 21,416 | + 313% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (Taka 9,023) | Taka 4,489 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (Taka 67,670) | Taka 37,342 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €650 (Taka 58,647) | Taka 20,129 | + 191% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (Taka 5,414) | Taka 3,105 | + 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (Taka 3,158) | Taka 947 | + 233% | |
40” flat screen tv | €500 (Taka 45,113) | Taka 36,542 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (Taka 13,534) | Taka 16,205 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (Taka 271) | Taka 369 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (Taka 1,805) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Aland Islands is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Aland Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (Taka 8,030) | Taka 2,612 | + 207% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €59 (Taka 5,323) | Taka 3,117 | + 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Taka 8,120) | Taka 9,947 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (Taka 7,218) | Taka 6,827 | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Aland Islands is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Aland Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (Taka 2,436,102) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 91 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,696 | - | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Aland Islands is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Aland Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Taka 609) | Taka 296 | + 106% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 1,395 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (Taka 2,707) | Taka 1,191 | + 127% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.45 (Taka 221) | Taka 498 | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.49 (Taka 224) | Taka 208 | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (Taka 252) | Taka 690 | - 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (Taka 180) | Taka 173 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (Taka 361) | Taka 229 | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (Taka 2,707) | Taka 304 | + 791% | |
Entertainment | + 124% | |||
Entertainment in Aland Islands is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Aland Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (Taka 5,414) | Taka 1,410 | + 284% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Taka 2,165) | Taka 885 | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (Taka 10,827) | Taka 1,939 | + 458% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (Taka 8,120) | Taka 3,617 | + 125% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (Taka 1,145) | Taka 1,328 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (Taka 451) | Taka 393 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Taka 586) | Taka 594 | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 (Taka 49,624) | Taka 35,756 | + 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Taka 9) | Taka 2.19 | + 312% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (Taka 5,414) | Taka 1,057 | + 412% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (Taka 788) | Taka 268 | + 194% | |
TOTAL | + 57% |

These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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