Cost of living in China compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46元 (Taka 573) | Taka 301 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (Taka 418) | Taka 389 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (Taka 189) | Taka 167 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (Taka 187) | Taka 80 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (Taka 176) | Taka 116 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (Taka 97) | Taka 52 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (Taka 748) | Taka 406 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (Taka 187) | Taka 184 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.75元 (Taka 71) | Taka 25 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.14元 (Taka 64) | Taka 437 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109元 (Taka 1,346) | Taka 1,650 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (Taka 97) | Taka 102 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (Taka 177) | Taka 43 | + 313% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in China is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,312元 (Taka 115,129) | Taka 45,387 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,915元 (Taka 60,768) | Taka 29,596 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 415元 (Taka 5,129) | Taka 4,670 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,393元 (Taka 66,669) | Taka 31,403 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,009元 (Taka 37,199) | Taka 18,135 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 274元 (Taka 3,384) | Taka 3,942 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98元 (Taka 1,210) | Taka 1,264 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,471元 (Taka 30,549) | Taka 34,845 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 696元 (Taka 8,603) | Taka 12,829 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38元 (Taka 474) | Taka 318 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46元 (Taka 564) | Taka 1,289 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in China is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473元 (Taka 5,852) | Taka 1,760 | + 233% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 255元 (Taka 3,149) | Taka 1,941 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654元 (Taka 8,087) | Taka 4,657 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 642元 (Taka 7,935) | Taka 4,156 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in China is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,798元 (Taka 1,654,157) | Taka 2,551,820 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Taka 86) | Taka 95 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 147元 (Taka 1,811) | Taka 2,479 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38元 (Taka 472) | Taka 176 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 43元 (Taka 533) | Taka 691 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 347元 (Taka 4,292) | Taka 914 | + 370% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 62元 (Taka 770) | Taka 560 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 47元 (Taka 579) | Taka 259 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (Taka 377) | Taka 367 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (Taka 107) | Taka 86 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (Taka 151) | Taka 100 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71元 (Taka 879) | Taka 222 | + 297% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 181元 (Taka 2,244) | Taka 1,124 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 99元 (Taka 1,227) | Taka 903 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,063元 (Taka 13,147) | Taka 1,961 | + 570% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 393元 (Taka 4,853) | Taka 2,422 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 68元 (Taka 840) | Taka 1,227 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (Taka 409) | Taka 337 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (Taka 384) | Taka 486 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,258元 (Taka 40,279) | Taka 35,756 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38元 (Taka 4.74) | Taka 2.77 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 340元 (Taka 4,205) | Taka 2,008 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (Taka 271) | Taka 264 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,392 prices entered by 568 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
12.363
BDT
/
CNY
Cost of living in China is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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