Cost of living in Australia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 66% | |||
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Food in Australia is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (Taka 1,371) | Taka 532 | + 158% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (Taka 795) | Taka 488 | + 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (Taka 409) | Taka 263 | + 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.43 (Taka 88) | Taka 98 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.82 (Taka 356) | Taka 134 | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (Taka 392) | Taka 96 | + 308% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (Taka 546) | Taka 329 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.43 (Taka 271) | Taka 203 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.13 (Taka 191) | Taka 27 | + 597% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 (Taka 377) | Taka 530 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (Taka 1,289) | Taka 1,346 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.22 (Taka 197) | Taka 112 | + 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.94 (Taka 118) | Taka 58 | + 104% | |
Housing | + 239% | |||
Housing in Australia is 239% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,653 (Taka 162,178) | Taka 43,087 | + 276% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,914 (Taka 117,019) | Taka 21,416 | + 446% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$223 (Taka 13,646) | Taka 4,489 | + 204% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,260 (Taka 138,167) | Taka 37,342 | + 270% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,670 (Taka 102,103) | Taka 20,129 | + 407% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$169 (Taka 10,345) | Taka 3,105 | + 233% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$64 (Taka 3,942) | Taka 947 | + 316% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$584 (Taka 35,710) | Taka 36,542 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$229 (Taka 13,982) | Taka 16,205 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (Taka 822) | Taka 369 | + 123% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$39 (Taka 2,384) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Australia is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$119 (Taka 7,289) | Taka 2,612 | + 179% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$75 (Taka 4,572) | Taka 3,117 | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 (Taka 9,163) | Taka 9,947 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$158 (Taka 9,658) | Taka 6,827 | + 41% | |
Transportation | + 117% | |||
Transportation in Australia is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,954 (Taka 2,014,605) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.86 (Taka 113) | Taka 91 | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$146 (Taka 8,934) | Taka 1,696 | + 427% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Australia is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (Taka 590) | Taka 296 | + 100% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (Taka 866) | Taka 1,395 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$80 (Taka 4,894) | Taka 1,191 | + 311% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (Taka 477) | Taka 498 | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.49 (Taka 275) | Taka 208 | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.55 (Taka 339) | Taka 690 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.06 (Taka 187) | Taka 173 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.43 (Taka 210) | Taka 229 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (Taka 2,023) | Taka 304 | + 566% | |
Entertainment | + 139% | |||
Entertainment in Australia is 139% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (Taka 3,723) | Taka 1,410 | + 164% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (Taka 2,398) | Taka 885 | + 171% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$257 (Taka 15,724) | Taka 1,939 | + 711% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (Taka 6,850) | Taka 3,617 | + 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (Taka 1,183) | Taka 1,328 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.13 (Taka 314) | Taka 393 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (Taka 575) | Taka 594 | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$792 (Taka 48,432) | Taka 35,756 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.34 (Taka 21) | Taka 2.19 | + 849% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (Taka 4,459) | Taka 1,057 | + 322% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (Taka 2,503) | Taka 264 | + 847% | |
TOTAL | + 120% |

These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
61.134
BDT
/
AUD
Cost of living in Australia is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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