Cost of living in China compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50元 (Taka 661) | Taka 230 | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (Taka 466) | Taka 360 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (Taka 203) | Taka 186 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (Taka 177) | Taka 75 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (Taka 177) | Taka 112 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (Taka 107) | Taka 63 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56元 (Taka 739) | Taka 565 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (Taka 162) | Taka 163 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (Taka 84) | Taka 30 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (Taka 79) | Taka 459 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91元 (Taka 1,195) | Taka 1,518 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (Taka 115) | Taka 104 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (Taka 132) | Taka 41 | + 219% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in China is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,221元 (Taka 94,726) | Taka 69,161 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,585元 (Taka 60,147) | Taka 38,721 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 451元 (Taka 5,910) | Taka 3,871 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,526元 (Taka 85,606) | Taka 40,269 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,490元 (Taka 45,787) | Taka 25,689 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300元 (Taka 3,935) | Taka 4,188 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78元 (Taka 1,030) | Taka 1,184 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,937元 (Taka 25,409) | Taka 37,952 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 630元 (Taka 8,262) | Taka 16,117 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (Taka 603) | Taka 417 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47元 (Taka 617) | Taka 852 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in China is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 388元 (Taka 5,095) | Taka 1,820 | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 221元 (Taka 2,896) | Taka 2,240 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 541元 (Taka 7,102) | Taka 6,495 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 505元 (Taka 6,631) | Taka 4,346 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in China is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 142,791元 (Taka 1,873,114) | Taka 2,957,960 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (Taka 83) | Taka 94 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 191元 (Taka 2,511) | Taka 2,498 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (Taka 381) | Taka 147 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37元 (Taka 480) | Taka 576 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 372元 (Taka 4,881) | Taka 1,109 | + 340% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28元 (Taka 372) | Taka 406 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (Taka 494) | Taka 237 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (Taka 453) | Taka 405 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (Taka 118) | Taka 86 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (Taka 134) | Taka 114 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69元 (Taka 905) | Taka 240 | + 277% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 184元 (Taka 2,413) | Taka 1,140 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90元 (Taka 1,179) | Taka 913 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 804元 (Taka 10,542) | Taka 2,331 | + 352% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 413元 (Taka 5,415) | Taka 2,046 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70元 (Taka 924) | Taka 1,157 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (Taka 434) | Taka 302 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (Taka 401) | Taka 600 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,170元 (Taka 41,579) | Taka 35,756 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55元 (Taka 7) | Taka 2.30 | + 212% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 395元 (Taka 5,181) | Taka 1,453 | + 257% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (Taka 288) | Taka 269 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,964 prices entered by 485 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
13.118
BDT
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Cost of living in China is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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