- Cost of Living
- China
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 (Taka 705) | Taka 333 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (Taka 426) | Taka 409 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 (Taka 209) | Taka 157 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (Taka 209) | Taka 74 | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (Taka 207) | Taka 96 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (Taka 109) | Taka 61 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元62 (Taka 809) | Taka 371 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (Taka 179) | Taka 145 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (Taka 89) | Taka 23 | + 285% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.52 (Taka 72) | Taka 277 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元112 (Taka 1,459) | Taka 2,546 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (Taka 103) | Taka 98 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12 (Taka 162) | Taka 42 | + 284% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in China is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,211 (Taka 133,027) | Taka 43,458 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元5,098 (Taka 66,410) | Taka 29,565 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元469 (Taka 6,104) | Taka 4,531 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,359 (Taka 69,817) | Taka 38,416 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,678 (Taka 47,915) | Taka 21,466 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元338 (Taka 4,403) | Taka 4,037 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元86 (Taka 1,118) | Taka 2,049 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,403 (Taka 31,310) | Taka 43,047 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元677 (Taka 8,817) | Taka 17,643 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (Taka 516) | Taka 302 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元35 (Taka 462) | Taka 484 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in China is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元546 (Taka 7,108) | Taka 2,256 | + 215% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元260 (Taka 3,393) | Taka 2,451 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元611 (Taka 7,959) | Taka 4,339 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元604 (Taka 7,867) | Taka 3,732 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in China is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元143,255 (Taka 1,866,321) | Taka 2,721,140 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Taka 88) | Taka 94 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元153 (Taka 1,996) | Taka 1,731 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (Taka 322) | Taka 257 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元43 (Taka 566) | Taka 362 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元265 (Taka 3,452) | Taka 1,258 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元32 (Taka 413) | Taka 431 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (Taka 579) | Taka 255 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元38 (Taka 495) | Taka 301 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (Taka 117) | Taka 85 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (Taka 150) | Taka 104 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元60 (Taka 787) | Taka 326 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元172 (Taka 2,247) | Taka 994 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元97 (Taka 1,267) | Taka 765 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元838 (Taka 10,912) | Taka 2,781 | + 292% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元418 (Taka 5,451) | Taka 2,668 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元65 (Taka 846) | Taka 698 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (Taka 450) | Taka 268 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元35 (Taka 455) | Taka 555 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,321 (Taka 43,271) | Taka 35,756 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.46 (Taka 6) | Taka 11 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元441 (Taka 5,745) | Taka 3,613 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (Taka 264) | Taka 237 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
13.028
BDT
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,441 prices entered by 933 different people.
Cost of living in China is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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