Cost of living in Belgium compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 171% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 171% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (Taka 2,498) | Taka 267 | + 835% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Taka 1,399) | Taka 546 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.79 (Taka 760) | Taka 218 | + 249% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (Taka 168) | Taka 92 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.78 (Taka 496) | Taka 154 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €6 (Taka 834) | Taka 88 | + 852% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Taka 815) | Taka 475 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (Taka 341) | Taka 305 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (Taka 277) | Taka 56 | + 397% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.08 (Taka 272) | Taka 407 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Taka 1,003) | Taka 1,595 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (Taka 400) | Taka 137 | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (Taka 263) | Taka 76 | + 245% | |
| Housing | + 289% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 289% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,327 (Taka 174,206) | Taka 38,619 | + 351% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,170 (Taka 153,612) | Taka 21,828 | + 604% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €265 (Taka 34,732) | Taka 5,017 | + 592% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €873 (Taka 114,556) | Taka 25,126 | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €663 (Taka 87,030) | Taka 15,134 | + 475% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 (Taka 20,168) | Taka 10,000 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €54 (Taka 7,130) | Taka 1,380 | + 417% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €302 (Taka 39,589) | Taka 44,973 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (Taka 14,446) | Taka 9,570 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (Taka 2,280) | Taka 533 | + 328% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Taka 1,566) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 211% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 211% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (Taka 11,669) | Taka 2,114 | + 452% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (Taka 5,478) | Taka 2,450 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (Taka 10,901) | Taka 4,870 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (Taka 15,750) | Taka 4,397 | + 258% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,008 (Taka 4,200,971) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (Taka 219) | Taka 109 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (Taka 7,254) | Taka 2,433 | + 198% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 157% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Taka 1,538) | Taka 836 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Taka 1,837) | Taka 682 | + 169% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (Taka 3,924) | Taka 1,500 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (Taka 694) | Taka 360 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €9 (Taka 1,148) | Taka 411 | + 179% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (Taka 645) | Taka 625 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.01 (Taka 396) | Taka 102 | + 289% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (Taka 525) | Taka 129 | + 306% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (Taka 3,800) | Taka 380 | + 901% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 153% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (Taka 5,636) | Taka 1,745 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (Taka 3,369) | Taka 1,011 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (Taka 11,794) | Taka 3,000 | + 293% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €140 (Taka 18,368) | Taka 3,597 | + 411% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Taka 1,539) | Taka 1,519 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (Taka 461) | Taka 253 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.03 (Taka 660) | Taka 580 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (Taka 73,569) | Taka 35,756 | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Taka 33) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €82 (Taka 10,803) | Taka 2,307 | + 368% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (Taka 1,441) | Taka 330 | + 336% | |
| TOTAL | + 160% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 631 prices entered by 261 different people.
Cost of living in Belgium is 160% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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