Cost of living in Canada compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 134% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (Taka 1,851) | Taka 324 | + 472% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (Taka 997) | Taka 492 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (Taka 647) | Taka 196 | + 230% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.98 (Taka 235) | Taka 92 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.24 (Taka 413) | Taka 135 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.97 (Taka 392) | Taka 78 | + 402% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (Taka 714) | Taka 608 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.81 (Taka 379) | Taka 223 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.98 (Taka 235) | Taka 33 | + 617% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.39 (Taka 267) | Taka 384 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Taka 1,391) | Taka 1,406 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.80 (Taka 220) | Taka 111 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.97 (Taka 234) | Taka 70 | + 233% | |
| Housing | + 303% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 303% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,782 (Taka 219,327) | Taka 43,758 | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,191 (Taka 172,776) | Taka 25,202 | + 586% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$194 (Taka 15,263) | Taka 3,035 | + 403% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,800 (Taka 141,910) | Taka 22,952 | + 518% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,448 (Taka 114,157) | Taka 18,549 | + 515% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$131 (Taka 10,322) | Taka 7,137 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$74 (Taka 5,829) | Taka 1,213 | + 381% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$452 (Taka 35,648) | Taka 31,061 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$192 (Taka 15,098) | Taka 17,904 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (Taka 1,186) | Taka 417 | + 184% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (Taka 2,337) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 (Taka 6,176) | Taka 2,410 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$55 (Taka 4,373) | Taka 3,066 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (Taka 9,265) | Taka 6,410 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (Taka 11,477) | Taka 4,273 | + 169% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,397 (Taka 2,396,489) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.72 (Taka 136) | Taka 107 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 (Taka 8,761) | Taka 2,440 | + 259% | |
| Personal Care | + 186% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 186% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (Taka 1,027) | Taka 285 | + 261% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$31 (Taka 2,443) | Taka 513 | + 376% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (Taka 7,550) | Taka 1,500 | + 403% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (Taka 721) | Taka 425 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (Taka 506) | Taka 333 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (Taka 485) | Taka 376 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.26 (Taka 336) | Taka 85 | + 294% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.45 (Taka 272) | Taka 89 | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (Taka 2,453) | Taka 445 | + 451% | |
| Entertainment | + 189% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 189% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (Taka 5,235) | Taka 1,308 | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (Taka 2,473) | Taka 852 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$127 (Taka 10,032) | Taka 1,768 | + 467% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 (Taka 8,451) | Taka 2,051 | + 312% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (Taka 1,132) | Taka 999 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.19 (Taka 409) | Taka 248 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Taka 580) | Taka 564 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$774 (Taka 60,983) | Taka 35,756 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (Taka 33) | Taka 2.94 | + 1036% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (Taka 4,961) | Taka 2,601 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (Taka 1,331) | Taka 287 | + 363% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,841 prices entered by 1,068 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
78.840
BDT
/
CAD
Cost of living in Canada is 147% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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