Cost of living in Canada compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 179% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 179% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (Taka 2,199) | Taka 253 | + 768% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (Taka 1,335) | Taka 506 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (Taka 882) | Taka 234 | + 276% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.02 (Taka 265) | Taka 92 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.90 (Taka 518) | Taka 154 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.96 (Taka 523) | Taka 78 | + 572% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (Taka 1,074) | Taka 476 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.48 (Taka 481) | Taka 307 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.18 (Taka 366) | Taka 60 | + 514% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.05 (Taka 355) | Taka 407 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$23 (Taka 1,987) | Taka 1,581 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.48 (Taka 305) | Taka 139 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.12 (Taka 274) | Taka 75 | + 265% | |
| Housing | + 327% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 327% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,232 (Taka 283,617) | Taka 40,565 | + 599% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,666 (Taka 234,021) | Taka 22,239 | + 952% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$261 (Taka 22,943) | Taka 4,221 | + 444% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,207 (Taka 193,731) | Taka 50,272 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,825 (Taka 160,146) | Taka 31,111 | + 415% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$138 (Taka 12,098) | Taka 5,000 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$72 (Taka 6,291) | Taka 1,266 | + 397% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$373 (Taka 32,698) | Taka 49,805 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$237 (Taka 20,817) | Taka 15,000 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$18 (Taka 1,588) | Taka 568 | + 180% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$34 (Taka 3,004) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 166% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 166% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$89 (Taka 7,800) | Taka 2,505 | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$66 (Taka 5,788) | Taka 2,407 | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$136 (Taka 11,894) | Taka 5,268 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$170 (Taka 14,924) | Taka 4,284 | + 248% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,025 (Taka 2,898,441) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.66 (Taka 146) | Taka 110 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 (Taka 9,738) | Taka 2,433 | + 300% | |
| Personal Care | + 294% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 294% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (Taka 1,151) | Taka 250 | + 360% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$29 (Taka 2,580) | Taka 308 | + 738% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$175 (Taka 15,328) | Taka 1,500 | + 922% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$12 (Taka 1,013) | Taka 360 | + 181% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (Taka 693) | Taka 191 | + 263% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (Taka 656) | Taka 794 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.20 (Taka 369) | Taka 158 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.95 (Taka 347) | Taka 200 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$34 (Taka 2,943) | Taka 205 | + 1334% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$74 (Taka 6,454) | Taka 1,513 | + 327% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$35 (Taka 3,058) | Taka 1,024 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$200 (Taka 17,570) | Taka 3,000 | + 486% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$135 (Taka 11,855) | Taka 3,597 | + 230% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$17 (Taka 1,448) | Taka 1,519 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$6 (Taka 529) | Taka 253 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (Taka 735) | Taka 580 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$658 (Taka 57,724) | Taka 35,756 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (Taka 39) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (Taka 5,546) | Taka 2,307 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$20 (Taka 1,792) | Taka 327 | + 447% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,668 prices entered by 660 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 171% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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