Cost of living in China compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42元 (Taka 703) | Taka 267 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (Taka 615) | Taka 546 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (Taka 244) | Taka 218 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (Taka 234) | Taka 92 | + 155% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (Taka 268) | Taka 154 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (Taka 180) | Taka 88 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 (Taka 838) | Taka 475 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (Taka 272) | Taka 305 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (Taka 111) | Taka 56 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (Taka 112) | Taka 407 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 94元 (Taka 1,577) | Taka 1,595 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (Taka 150) | Taka 137 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (Taka 210) | Taka 76 | + 175% | |
| Housing | + 193% | |||
| Housing in China is 193% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,997元 (Taka 234,025) | Taka 38,619 | + 506% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,833元 (Taka 114,251) | Taka 21,828 | + 423% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 450元 (Taka 7,517) | Taka 5,017 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,875元 (Taka 114,949) | Taka 25,126 | + 357% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,656元 (Taka 61,119) | Taka 15,134 | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 296元 (Taka 4,950) | Taka 10,000 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (Taka 1,666) | Taka 1,380 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,460元 (Taka 24,402) | Taka 44,973 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (Taka 9,244) | Taka 9,570 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43元 (Taka 718) | Taka 533 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55元 (Taka 926) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in China is 137% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 418元 (Taka 6,982) | Taka 2,114 | + 230% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 296元 (Taka 4,952) | Taka 2,450 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (Taka 9,535) | Taka 4,870 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705元 (Taka 11,783) | Taka 4,397 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in China is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,726元 (Taka 2,486,628) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (Taka 130) | Taka 109 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 233元 (Taka 3,899) | Taka 2,433 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51元 (Taka 858) | Taka 836 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84元 (Taka 1,404) | Taka 682 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 114元 (Taka 1,903) | Taka 1,500 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67元 (Taka 1,120) | Taka 360 | + 211% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57元 (Taka 952) | Taka 411 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (Taka 418) | Taka 625 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (Taka 116) | Taka 102 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (Taka 209) | Taka 129 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 85元 (Taka 1,414) | Taka 380 | + 272% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 178元 (Taka 2,981) | Taka 1,745 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 109元 (Taka 1,818) | Taka 1,011 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 703元 (Taka 11,751) | Taka 3,000 | + 292% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 320元 (Taka 5,352) | Taka 3,597 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81元 (Taka 1,353) | Taka 1,519 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (Taka 463) | Taka 253 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15元 (Taka 254) | Taka 580 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,924元 (Taka 65,606) | Taka 35,756 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34元 (Taka 5.61) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414元 (Taka 6,917) | Taka 2,307 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26元 (Taka 443) | Taka 330 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
16.720
BDT
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,130 prices entered by 314 different people.
Cost of living in China is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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