Cost of living in China compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (Taka 604) | Taka 281 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (Taka 484) | Taka 397 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (Taka 217) | Taka 233 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (Taka 203) | Taka 86 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (Taka 215) | Taka 110 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (Taka 123) | Taka 57 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49元 (Taka 667) | Taka 371 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (Taka 181) | Taka 185 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.68元 (Taka 77) | Taka 26 | + 192% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (Taka 83) | Taka 489 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113元 (Taka 1,532) | Taka 1,518 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (Taka 107) | Taka 109 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (Taka 179) | Taka 46 | + 290% | |
| Housing | + 210% | |||
| Housing in China is 210% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,793元 (Taka 172,966) | Taka 35,010 | + 394% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,580元 (Taka 102,484) | Taka 20,341 | + 404% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330元 (Taka 4,468) | Taka 3,984 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,692元 (Taka 90,476) | Taka 26,136 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,369元 (Taka 59,066) | Taka 16,632 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 431元 (Taka 5,823) | Taka 2,826 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 101元 (Taka 1,371) | Taka 913 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,837元 (Taka 24,842) | Taka 37,121 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 521元 (Taka 7,047) | Taka 14,580 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29元 (Taka 387) | Taka 413 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47元 (Taka 636) | Taka 226 | + 182% | |
| Clothes | + 145% | |||
| Clothes in China is 145% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 527元 (Taka 7,121) | Taka 1,323 | + 438% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 262元 (Taka 3,542) | Taka 1,678 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 655元 (Taka 8,862) | Taka 4,600 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 794元 (Taka 10,735) | Taka 5,408 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in China is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 142,424元 (Taka 1,925,683) | Taka 2,457,360 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Taka 94) | Taka 86 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 182元 (Taka 2,455) | Taka 1,146 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (Taka 393) | Taka 296 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 (Taka 466) | Taka 1,395 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 639元 (Taka 8,638) | Taka 1,191 | + 625% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21元 (Taka 281) | Taka 498 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26元 (Taka 354) | Taka 208 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29元 (Taka 392) | Taka 451 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (Taka 155) | Taka 177 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (Taka 130) | Taka 206 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 94元 (Taka 1,267) | Taka 307 | + 313% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| China | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 266元 (Taka 3,598) | Taka 1,410 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 105元 (Taka 1,415) | Taka 801 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 759元 (Taka 10,256) | Taka 1,939 | + 429% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 377元 (Taka 5,095) | Taka 2,520 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 72元 (Taka 975) | Taka 1,328 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (Taka 422) | Taka 393 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22元 (Taka 296) | Taka 649 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,037元 (Taka 41,058) | Taka 35,756 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (Taka 3.26) | Taka 2.19 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 418元 (Taka 5,656) | Taka 1,057 | + 435% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30元 (Taka 412) | Taka 259 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,214 prices entered by 381 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
13.521
BDT
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CNY
Cost of living in China is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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