Cost of living in China compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56元 (Taka 901) | Taka 350 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41元 (Taka 661) | Taka 507 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (Taka 230) | Taka 210 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (Taka 271) | Taka 88 | + 209% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20元 (Taka 314) | Taka 129 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (Taka 165) | Taka 90 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (Taka 909) | Taka 369 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (Taka 250) | Taka 208 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (Taka 106) | Taka 33 | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00元 (Taka 96) | Taka 386 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 129元 (Taka 2,065) | Taka 1,412 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11元 (Taka 169) | Taka 110 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (Taka 212) | Taka 70 | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in China is 182% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,117元 (Taka 209,767) | Taka 52,964 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,964元 (Taka 127,352) | Taka 24,651 | + 417% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 401元 (Taka 6,418) | Taka 2,870 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,919元 (Taka 142,632) | Taka 34,158 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,611元 (Taka 73,734) | Taka 20,892 | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 242元 (Taka 3,862) | Taka 2,246 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 117元 (Taka 1,877) | Taka 1,396 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,521元 (Taka 24,318) | Taka 35,407 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 661元 (Taka 10,568) | Taka 15,748 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56元 (Taka 889) | Taka 491 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54元 (Taka 860) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in China is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 491元 (Taka 7,845) | Taka 2,970 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 261元 (Taka 4,167) | Taka 3,111 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 609元 (Taka 9,737) | Taka 6,985 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 662元 (Taka 10,582) | Taka 4,408 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in China is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,872元 (Taka 2,412,687) | Taka 3,754,770 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (Taka 141) | Taka 111 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 197元 (Taka 3,144) | Taka 1,500 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (Taka 468) | Taka 191 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23元 (Taka 363) | Taka 436 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 371元 (Taka 5,939) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (Taka 595) | Taka 487 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23元 (Taka 369) | Taka 286 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33元 (Taka 531) | Taka 502 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14元 (Taka 217) | Taka 80 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (Taka 208) | Taka 212 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63元 (Taka 1,003) | Taka 389 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 267元 (Taka 4,265) | Taka 1,168 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 114元 (Taka 1,824) | Taka 858 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,234元 (Taka 19,738) | Taka 2,000 | + 887% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 473元 (Taka 7,568) | Taka 2,051 | + 269% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81元 (Taka 1,298) | Taka 1,000 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (Taka 562) | Taka 215 | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (Taka 497) | Taka 533 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,289元 (Taka 52,600) | Taka 35,756 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (Taka 3.89) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 449元 (Taka 7,187) | Taka 1,760 | + 308% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29元 (Taka 464) | Taka 273 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,571 prices entered by 328 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
15.992
BDT
/
CNY
Cost of living in China is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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