Cost of living in Australia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 140% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (Taka 1,737) | Taka 253 | + 586% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (Taka 1,206) | Taka 518 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (Taka 557) | Taka 234 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.90 (Taka 151) | Taka 91 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (Taka 614) | Taka 150 | + 309% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.81 (Taka 461) | Taka 78 | + 493% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (Taka 737) | Taka 476 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.92 (Taka 390) | Taka 307 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.73 (Taka 296) | Taka 56 | + 430% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (Taka 524) | Taka 407 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (Taka 1,730) | Taka 1,595 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.99 (Taka 316) | Taka 136 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.37 (Taka 188) | Taka 72 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 345% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 345% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,994 (Taka 317,102) | Taka 40,565 | + 682% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,720 (Taka 215,958) | Taka 22,239 | + 871% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$251 (Taka 19,962) | Taka 4,221 | + 373% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,834 (Taka 225,020) | Taka 50,272 | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,188 (Taka 173,728) | Taka 31,111 | + 458% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$190 (Taka 15,078) | Taka 5,000 | + 202% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$66 (Taka 5,275) | Taka 1,266 | + 317% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$780 (Taka 61,920) | Taka 49,805 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$219 (Taka 17,405) | Taka 15,000 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (Taka 1,172) | Taka 568 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$40 (Taka 3,155) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 232% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 232% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$126 (Taka 9,975) | Taka 2,505 | + 298% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$97 (Taka 7,706) | Taka 2,407 | + 220% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$170 (Taka 13,514) | Taka 5,268 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$188 (Taka 14,953) | Taka 4,284 | + 249% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$40,695 (Taka 3,231,003) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.92 (Taka 153) | Taka 110 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$142 (Taka 11,251) | Taka 2,433 | + 362% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 160% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (Taka 773) | Taka 250 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$23 (Taka 1,810) | Taka 308 | + 488% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$87 (Taka 6,869) | Taka 1,500 | + 358% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (Taka 598) | Taka 360 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.28 (Taka 419) | Taka 191 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (Taka 586) | Taka 794 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.36 (Taka 346) | Taka 158 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.58 (Taka 363) | Taka 200 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (Taka 2,826) | Taka 205 | + 1277% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 145% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Australia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$73 (Taka 5,785) | Taka 1,513 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (Taka 3,514) | Taka 1,024 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$356 (Taka 28,278) | Taka 3,000 | + 843% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$129 (Taka 10,279) | Taka 3,597 | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$22 (Taka 1,762) | Taka 1,519 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.69 (Taka 451) | Taka 253 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 (Taka 940) | Taka 670 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$863 (Taka 68,479) | Taka 35,756 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (Taka 61) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$94 (Taka 7,443) | Taka 2,307 | + 223% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$45 (Taka 3,559) | Taka 339 | + 949% | |
| TOTAL | + 181% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
79.396
BDT
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AUD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,965 prices entered by 351 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 181% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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