Cost of living in Australia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (Taka 1,519) | Taka 324 | + 369% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (Taka 994) | Taka 492 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Taka 461) | Taka 196 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.80 (Taka 128) | Taka 92 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (Taka 446) | Taka 132 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (Taka 497) | Taka 78 | + 537% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (Taka 645) | Taka 608 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.81 (Taka 341) | Taka 223 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.45 (Taka 245) | Taka 33 | + 649% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.54 (Taka 394) | Taka 384 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (Taka 1,378) | Taka 1,400 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.72 (Taka 264) | Taka 111 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.69 (Taka 191) | Taka 70 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 302% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 302% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,090 (Taka 219,524) | Taka 43,758 | + 402% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,264 (Taka 160,863) | Taka 25,202 | + 538% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$229 (Taka 16,300) | Taka 3,035 | + 437% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,137 (Taka 151,819) | Taka 22,952 | + 561% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,652 (Taka 117,354) | Taka 18,549 | + 533% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$169 (Taka 11,973) | Taka 7,137 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$69 (Taka 4,906) | Taka 1,213 | + 305% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$569 (Taka 40,423) | Taka 31,061 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$277 (Taka 19,690) | Taka 17,904 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$16 (Taka 1,143) | Taka 417 | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 (Taka 2,403) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 112% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$113 (Taka 7,999) | Taka 2,410 | + 232% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$80 (Taka 5,695) | Taka 3,066 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$164 (Taka 11,672) | Taka 6,410 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$172 (Taka 12,190) | Taka 4,273 | + 185% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$34,026 (Taka 2,417,230) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.90 (Taka 135) | Taka 107 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$158 (Taka 11,257) | Taka 2,440 | + 361% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (Taka 569) | Taka 285 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (Taka 1,406) | Taka 513 | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$76 (Taka 5,397) | Taka 1,500 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Taka 508) | Taka 425 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.92 (Taka 349) | Taka 333 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (Taka 428) | Taka 376 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.43 (Taka 314) | Taka 85 | + 270% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.33 (Taka 307) | Taka 89 | + 246% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$34 (Taka 2,384) | Taka 445 | + 436% | |
| Entertainment | + 204% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 204% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$60 (Taka 4,251) | Taka 1,308 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (Taka 2,834) | Taka 852 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$269 (Taka 19,108) | Taka 1,768 | + 981% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$110 (Taka 7,796) | Taka 2,051 | + 280% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (Taka 1,409) | Taka 999 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.05 (Taka 358) | Taka 248 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (Taka 706) | Taka 564 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$806 (Taka 57,280) | Taka 35,756 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.36 (Taka 26) | Taka 2.94 | + 779% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$71 (Taka 5,038) | Taka 2,601 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (Taka 2,991) | Taka 287 | + 940% | |
| TOTAL | + 159% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,086 prices entered by 626 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
71.040
BDT
/
AUD
Cost of living in Australia is 159% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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