- Cost of Living
- China
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 (Taka 640) | Taka 328 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 (Taka 405) | Taka 415 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (Taka 182) | Taka 169 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (Taka 189) | Taka 74 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (Taka 190) | Taka 97 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (Taka 98) | Taka 63 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63元 (Taka 755) | Taka 359 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (Taka 160) | Taka 146 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (Taka 79) | Taka 24 | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.64元 (Taka 68) | Taka 304 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114元 (Taka 1,368) | Taka 2,421 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 (Taka 95) | Taka 101 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (Taka 148) | Taka 44 | + 237% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in China is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,740元 (Taka 117,404) | Taka 40,945 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,478元 (Taka 53,981) | Taka 32,498 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 425元 (Taka 5,127) | Taka 3,873 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,603元 (Taka 67,546) | Taka 42,062 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,523元 (Taka 42,470) | Taka 24,788 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 305元 (Taka 3,672) | Taka 3,366 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 88元 (Taka 1,057) | Taka 2,008 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,242元 (Taka 27,025) | Taka 43,783 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 678元 (Taka 8,173) | Taka 14,583 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40元 (Taka 487) | Taka 292 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (Taka 469) | Taka 606 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in China is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 554元 (Taka 6,683) | Taka 2,177 | + 207% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 280元 (Taka 3,371) | Taka 2,485 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 614元 (Taka 7,405) | Taka 4,501 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 672元 (Taka 8,100) | Taka 3,784 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in China is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 145,359元 (Taka 1,752,185) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Taka 88) | Taka 92 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 155元 (Taka 1,867) | Taka 2,504 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (Taka 312) | Taka 297 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32元 (Taka 389) | Taka 476 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 425元 (Taka 5,123) | Taka 1,238 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30元 (Taka 357) | Taka 370 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37元 (Taka 446) | Taka 304 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (Taka 455) | Taka 344 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (Taka 118) | Taka 90 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (Taka 172) | Taka 110 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (Taka 716) | Taka 326 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 2% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159元 (Taka 1,916) | Taka 1,455 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 (Taka 1,034) | Taka 756 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 723元 (Taka 8,715) | Taka 2,663 | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 375元 (Taka 4,517) | Taka 4,971 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60元 (Taka 720) | Taka 1,315 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (Taka 410) | Taka 516 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (Taka 410) | Taka 564 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,299元 (Taka 39,764) | Taka 35,756 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.08元 (Taka 13) | Taka 21 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 (Taka 3,617) | Taka 2,557 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (Taka 243) | Taka 228 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
12.054
BDT
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,628 prices entered by 909 different people.
Cost of living in China is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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