Cost of living in Belgium compared to Bangladesh
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Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Belgium is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (Taka 2,389) | Taka 859 | + 178% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Taka 1,311) | Taka 711 | + 84% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.68 (Taka 679) | Taka 246 | + 176% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (Taka 168) | Taka 100 | + 68% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.83 (Taka 458) | Taka 160 | + 186% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.87 (Taka 343) | Taka 112 | + 205% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Taka 857) | Taka 625 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (Taka 297) | Taka 334 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (Taka 226) | Taka 77 | + 195% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.32 (Taka 278) | Taka 779 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Taka 967) | Taka 1,629 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.77 (Taka 331) | Taka 126 | + 162% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.32 (Taka 278) | Taka 169 | + 64% | |
Housing | + 103% | |||
Housing in Belgium is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,671 (Taka 199,899) | Taka 58,353 | + 243% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,445 (Taka 172,883) | Taka 45,554 | + 280% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €252 (Taka 30,158) | Taka 6,854 | + 340% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,032 (Taka 123,420) | Taka 142,206 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €857 (Taka 102,530) | Taka 56,988 | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (Taka 17,484) | Taka 8,881 | + 97% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (Taka 6,007) | Taka 1,075 | + 459% | |
40” flat screen tv | €539 (Taka 64,532) | Taka 60,260 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (Taka 14,572) | Taka 37,692 | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Taka 1,093) | Taka 919 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Taka 1,252) | Taka 200 | + 526% | |
Clothes | + 92% | |||
Clothes in Belgium is 92% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (Taka 11,101) | Taka 3,344 | + 232% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (Taka 4,993) | Taka 2,984 | + 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (Taka 12,428) | Taka 9,054 | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (Taka 15,527) | Taka 9,196 | + 69% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Belgium is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (Taka 3,723,387) | Taka 5,330,940 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (Taka 208) | Taka 108 | + 92% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (Taka 5,931) | Taka 3,828 | + 55% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Belgium is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Taka 1,401) | Taka 836 | + 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Taka 1,196) | Taka 876 | + 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (Taka 3,867) | Taka 1,543 | + 151% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (Taka 632) | Taka 409 | + 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.14 (Taka 614) | Taka 736 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (Taka 588) | Taka 777 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.08 (Taka 248) | Taka 104 | + 140% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (Taka 478) | Taka 129 | + 270% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Taka 2,902) | Taka 313 | + 826% | |
Entertainment | + 131% | |||
Entertainment in Belgium is 131% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €58 (Taka 6,993) | Taka 1,462 | + 378% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (Taka 3,076) | Taka 1,023 | + 201% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (Taka 5,646) | Taka 3,581 | + 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (Taka 10,222) | Taka 3,800 | + 169% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Taka 1,332) | Taka 1,519 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (Taka 432) | Taka 605 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.01 (Taka 600) | Taka 641 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (Taka 67,052) | Taka 35,756 | + 88% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Taka 30) | Taka 3.07 | + 873% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (Taka 3,631) | Taka 3,982 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Taka 977) | Taka 342 | + 186% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 972 prices entered by 333 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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