- Cost of Living
- Aland Islands
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Taka 1,097) | Taka 329 | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 763) | Taka 426 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (Taka 572) | Taka 173 | + 231% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (Taka 143) | Taka 73 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (Taka 248) | Taka 98 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (Taka 381) | Taka 58 | + 560% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (Taka 572) | Taka 368 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (Taka 286) | Taka 147 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (Taka 76) | Taka 24 | + 216% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (Taka 189) | Taka 342 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (Taka 1,192) | Taka 2,486 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.00 (Taka 286) | Taka 101 | + 184% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (Taka 191) | Taka 46 | + 310% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (Taka 95,364) | Taka 42,612 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 (Taka 81,060) | Taka 34,991 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (Taka 9,536) | Taka 3,724 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €775 (Taka 73,907) | Taka 42,959 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (Taka 47,682) | Taka 25,756 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (Taka 4,768) | Taka 3,716 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (Taka 2,384) | Taka 2,062 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (Taka 47,682) | Taka 43,935 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (Taka 14,305) | Taka 14,666 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (Taka 286) | Taka 291 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (Taka 3,815) | Taka 545 | + 600% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 126% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (Taka 9,536) | Taka 2,103 | + 354% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €45 (Taka 4,291) | Taka 2,596 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (Taka 8,344) | Taka 4,703 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 (Taka 17,166) | Taka 4,026 | + 326% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (Taka 2,574,839) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (Taka 157) | Taka 92 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (Taka 3,815) | Taka 2,448 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 137% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (Taka 954) | Taka 297 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 476 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (Taka 9,536) | Taka 1,238 | + 671% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (Taka 477) | Taka 370 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (Taka 358) | Taka 304 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (Taka 286) | Taka 360 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (Taka 181) | Taka 87 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (Taka 286) | Taka 110 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (Taka 2,861) | Taka 320 | + 793% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Taka 3,815) | Taka 1,533 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Taka 2,098) | Taka 787 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (Taka 11,444) | Taka 3,706 | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (Taka 7,629) | Taka 2,759 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (Taka 1,287) | Taka 1,315 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (Taka 477) | Taka 332 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (Taka 715) | Taka 547 | + 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 14 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (Taka 5,722) | Taka 2,557 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Taka 715) | Taka 229 | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,331 prices entered by 356 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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