- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (Taka 1,001) | Taka 329 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (Taka 676) | Taka 426 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Taka 369) | Taka 173 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.31 (Taka 79) | Taka 73 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.75 (Taka 348) | Taka 98 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.08 (Taka 307) | Taka 58 | + 431% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (Taka 544) | Taka 368 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.22 (Taka 255) | Taka 147 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.39 (Taka 205) | Taka 24 | + 747% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.30 (Taka 320) | Taka 342 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (Taka 1,194) | Taka 2,486 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.27 (Taka 198) | Taka 101 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.25 (Taka 136) | Taka 46 | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 188% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,646 (Taka 159,994) | Taka 42,612 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,029 (Taka 122,733) | Taka 34,991 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$286 (Taka 17,268) | Taka 3,724 | + 364% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,980 (Taka 119,731) | Taka 42,959 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,408 (Taka 85,148) | Taka 25,756 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$264 (Taka 15,961) | Taka 3,716 | + 329% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (Taka 3,581) | Taka 2,062 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$561 (Taka 33,941) | Taka 43,935 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$187 (Taka 11,316) | Taka 14,666 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (Taka 761) | Taka 291 | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (Taka 1,737) | Taka 545 | + 219% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$103 (Taka 6,252) | Taka 2,103 | + 197% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$72 (Taka 4,337) | Taka 2,596 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (Taka 8,709) | Taka 4,703 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$149 (Taka 9,002) | Taka 4,026 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,804 (Taka 1,621,018) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 (Taka 89) | Taka 92 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$139 (Taka 8,421) | Taka 2,448 | + 244% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (Taka 623) | Taka 297 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (Taka 963) | Taka 476 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (Taka 4,208) | Taka 1,238 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (Taka 449) | Taka 370 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.15 (Taka 312) | Taka 304 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (Taka 409) | Taka 360 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (Taka 197) | Taka 87 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.83 (Taka 232) | Taka 110 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (Taka 1,755) | Taka 320 | + 448% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (Taka 3,259) | Taka 1,533 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (Taka 2,162) | Taka 787 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$204 (Taka 12,359) | Taka 3,706 | + 234% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 (Taka 6,150) | Taka 2,759 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (Taka 1,089) | Taka 1,315 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.61 (Taka 279) | Taka 332 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (Taka 534) | Taka 547 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$583 (Taka 35,265) | Taka 35,756 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.58 (Taka 35) | Taka 14 | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (Taka 4,440) | Taka 2,557 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (Taka 1,885) | Taka 229 | + 723% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
60.476
BDT
/
AUD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,439 prices entered by 2,550 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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