- Cost of Living
- China
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 (Taka 646) | Taka 302 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (Taka 405) | Taka 414 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (Taka 187) | Taka 159 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (Taka 195) | Taka 74 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (Taka 194) | Taka 96 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (Taka 95) | Taka 60 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元62 (Taka 755) | Taka 368 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (Taka 171) | Taka 145 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (Taka 81) | Taka 23 | + 251% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.68 (Taka 70) | Taka 276 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元113 (Taka 1,391) | Taka 2,525 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (Taka 97) | Taka 98 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (Taka 159) | Taka 44 | + 261% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in China is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元9,961 (Taka 122,210) | Taka 46,373 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,873 (Taka 59,786) | Taka 33,623 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元445 (Taka 5,458) | Taka 4,624 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,401 (Taka 66,265) | Taka 38,672 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,467 (Taka 42,530) | Taka 23,451 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元317 (Taka 3,895) | Taka 4,030 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元84 (Taka 1,027) | Taka 2,183 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,420 (Taka 29,691) | Taka 43,433 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元670 (Taka 8,224) | Taka 17,716 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (Taka 488) | Taka 302 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元39 (Taka 475) | Taka 517 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in China is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元528 (Taka 6,473) | Taka 2,361 | + 174% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元270 (Taka 3,312) | Taka 2,386 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元621 (Taka 7,614) | Taka 4,358 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元680 (Taka 8,338) | Taka 3,865 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in China is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元141,253 (Taka 1,732,932) | Taka 2,863,950 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Taka 87) | Taka 92 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元146 (Taka 1,786) | Taka 2,188 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (Taka 315) | Taka 283 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 (Taka 489) | Taka 492 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元263 (Taka 3,227) | Taka 1,257 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (Taka 364) | Taka 328 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (Taka 465) | Taka 279 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (Taka 473) | Taka 318 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (Taka 113) | Taka 87 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (Taka 163) | Taka 116 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元60 (Taka 732) | Taka 314 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元165 (Taka 2,024) | Taka 1,543 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元93 (Taka 1,139) | Taka 744 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元826 (Taka 10,139) | Taka 4,335 | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元403 (Taka 4,945) | Taka 5,081 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元61 (Taka 753) | Taka 698 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (Taka 423) | Taka 323 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元32 (Taka 397) | Taka 482 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,320 (Taka 40,726) | Taka 35,756 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.65 (Taka 8) | Taka 22 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元355 (Taka 4,359) | Taka 3,020 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元21 (Taka 252) | Taka 231 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
12.268
BDT
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,713 prices entered by 931 different people.
Cost of living in China is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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