- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazil compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazil is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (Taka 640) | Taka 325 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 26 (Taka 562) | Taka 407 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (Taka 149) | Taka 155 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.22 (Taka 71) | Taka 74 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (Taka 157) | Taka 97 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.63 (Taka 102) | Taka 62 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (Taka 318) | Taka 360 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.62 (Taka 123) | Taka 146 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.33 (Taka 73) | Taka 23 | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.61 (Taka 101) | Taka 272 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (Taka 874) | Taka 2,441 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (Taka 142) | Taka 99 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.21 (Taka 70) | Taka 43 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Brazil is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 3,101 (Taka 68,141) | Taka 44,421 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,938 (Taka 42,569) | Taka 31,399 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 560 (Taka 12,301) | Taka 4,909 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,070 (Taka 45,482) | Taka 39,799 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,307 (Taka 28,725) | Taka 23,642 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 399 (Taka 8,772) | Taka 4,134 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (Taka 1,850) | Taka 2,062 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,736 (Taka 38,149) | Taka 42,558 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 434 (Taka 9,537) | Taka 17,132 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 (Taka 462) | Taka 291 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (Taka 365) | Taka 523 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Brazil is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 205 (Taka 4,499) | Taka 2,133 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 182 (Taka 4,009) | Taka 2,294 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 328 (Taka 7,196) | Taka 4,393 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 257 (Taka 5,647) | Taka 3,787 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Brazil is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,002 (Taka 1,889,502) | Taka 2,862,910 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.15 (Taka 91) | Taka 93 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 200 (Taka 4,393) | Taka 1,857 | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazil is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (Taka 383) | Taka 249 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (Taka 1,040) | Taka 443 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 234 (Taka 5,131) | Taka 1,289 | + 298% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 17 (Taka 380) | Taka 319 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (Taka 257) | Taka 268 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (Taka 325) | Taka 300 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (Taka 135) | Taka 84 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.07 (Taka 90) | Taka 105 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 38 (Taka 837) | Taka 335 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazil is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 98 (Taka 2,144) | Taka 1,013 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (Taka 1,110) | Taka 752 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 170 (Taka 3,744) | Taka 2,781 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 175 (Taka 3,846) | Taka 2,400 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (Taka 525) | Taka 640 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (Taka 193) | Taka 279 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (Taka 242) | Taka 524 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,752 (Taka 60,455) | Taka 35,756 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.14 (Taka 25) | Taka 10 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 128 (Taka 2,816) | Taka 2,853 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (Taka 213) | Taka 233 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
21.971
BDT
/
BRL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 28,938 prices entered by 3,130 different people.
Cost of living in Brazil is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Angola is 135% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Armenia is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 126% more expensive than in Bangladesh