Cost of living in Belgium compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgium is 147% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (Taka 2,286) | Taka 324 | + 606% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Taka 1,250) | Taka 492 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.74 (Taka 659) | Taka 196 | + 236% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (Taka 129) | Taka 92 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.93 (Taka 451) | Taka 135 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.99 (Taka 343) | Taka 78 | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Taka 717) | Taka 608 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (Taka 252) | Taka 223 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.50 (Taka 286) | Taka 33 | + 775% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (Taka 228) | Taka 384 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Taka 1,114) | Taka 1,406 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.81 (Taka 322) | Taka 111 | + 190% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (Taka 199) | Taka 70 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 233% | |||
| Housing in Belgium is 233% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (Taka 154,972) | Taka 43,758 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,098 (Taka 125,988) | Taka 25,202 | + 400% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €273 (Taka 31,349) | Taka 3,035 | + 933% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €872 (Taka 100,101) | Taka 22,952 | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €703 (Taka 80,748) | Taka 18,549 | + 335% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (Taka 15,086) | Taka 7,137 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (Taka 4,797) | Taka 1,213 | + 296% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €597 (Taka 68,568) | Taka 31,061 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €189 (Taka 21,642) | Taka 17,904 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (Taka 1,436) | Taka 417 | + 244% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Taka 1,221) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Belgium is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 (Taka 11,719) | Taka 2,410 | + 386% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (Taka 4,305) | Taka 3,066 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (Taka 12,274) | Taka 6,410 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (Taka 14,681) | Taka 4,273 | + 244% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Belgium is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,150 (Taka 4,034,948) | Taka 4,000,000 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (Taka 205) | Taka 107 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (Taka 5,467) | Taka 2,440 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgium is 131% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Taka 1,345) | Taka 285 | + 373% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Taka 1,148) | Taka 513 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (Taka 2,948) | Taka 1,500 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (Taka 459) | Taka 425 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.18 (Taka 594) | Taka 333 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.73 (Taka 543) | Taka 376 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (Taka 230) | Taka 85 | + 170% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (Taka 344) | Taka 89 | + 288% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Taka 2,729) | Taka 445 | + 513% | |
| Entertainment | + 191% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgium is 191% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €69 (Taka 7,898) | Taka 1,308 | + 504% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Taka 2,918) | Taka 852 | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (Taka 11,115) | Taka 1,768 | + 529% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (Taka 8,399) | Taka 2,051 | + 309% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Taka 1,296) | Taka 999 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.64 (Taka 418) | Taka 248 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.08 (Taka 468) | Taka 564 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (Taka 64,346) | Taka 35,756 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Taka 29) | Taka 2.94 | + 877% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (Taka 3,087) | Taka 2,601 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Taka 904) | Taka 287 | + 215% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,033 prices entered by 337 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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