Cost of living in Denmark compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 166% | |||
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Food in Denmark is 166% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Denmark | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr135 (Taka 2,120) | Taka 354 | + 498% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr86 (Taka 1,351) | Taka 372 | + 263% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (Taka 634) | Taka 192 | + 230% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (Taka 211) | Taka 91 | + 133% | |
12 eggs, large | kr38 (Taka 591) | Taka 156 | + 280% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (Taka 470) | Taka 83 | + 466% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr50 (Taka 780) | Taka 697 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (Taka 317) | Taka 209 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (Taka 205) | Taka 37 | + 455% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (Taka 206) | Taka 488 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr83 (Taka 1,300) | Taka 1,255 | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (Taka 308) | Taka 130 | + 137% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr21 (Taka 330) | Taka 57 | + 483% | |
Housing | + 268% | |||
Housing in Denmark is 268% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Denmark | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr18,498 (Taka 289,876) | Taka 48,251 | + 501% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,760 (Taka 215,635) | Taka 35,702 | + 504% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,411 (Taka 22,110) | Taka 3,885 | + 469% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,844 (Taka 185,600) | Taka 61,660 | + 201% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,746 (Taka 137,053) | Taka 33,185 | + 313% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr989 (Taka 15,491) | Taka 3,381 | + 358% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr231 (Taka 3,618) | Taka 945 | + 283% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (Taka 43,987) | Taka 42,323 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (Taka 8,233) | Taka 19,150 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr74 (Taka 1,161) | Taka 561 | + 107% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr249 (Taka 3,908) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 115% | |||
Clothes in Denmark is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Denmark | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr794 (Taka 12,445) | Taka 2,028 | + 514% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr342 (Taka 5,357) | Taka 3,683 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr744 (Taka 11,654) | Taka 7,920 | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,104 (Taka 17,303) | Taka 4,630 | + 274% | |
Transportation | + 83% | |||
Transportation in Denmark is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Denmark | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr304,123 (Taka 4,765,932) | Taka 4,000,000 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (Taka 227) | Taka 128 | + 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr594 (Taka 9,315) | Taka 3,514 | + 165% | |
Personal Care | + 130% | |||
Personal Care in Denmark is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Denmark | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr36 (Taka 557) | Taka 228 | + 144% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr138 (Taka 2,166) | Taka 647 | + 235% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr485 (Taka 7,594) | Taka 1,685 | + 351% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (Taka 682) | Taka 409 | + 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (Taka 384) | Taka 325 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr25 (Taka 394) | Taka 468 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr19 (Taka 299) | Taka 94 | + 220% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (Taka 237) | Taka 172 | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr256 (Taka 4,012) | Taka 640 | + 527% | |
Entertainment | + 175% | |||
Entertainment in Denmark is 175% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Denmark | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr420 (Taka 6,584) | Taka 1,598 | + 312% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr245 (Taka 3,844) | Taka 896 | + 329% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr859 (Taka 13,465) | Taka 1,777 | + 658% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr769 (Taka 12,056) | Taka 3,233 | + 273% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr109 (Taka 1,702) | Taka 999 | + 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (Taka 668) | Taka 266 | + 151% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (Taka 799) | Taka 520 | + 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,211 (Taka 81,656) | Taka 35,756 | + 128% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.05 (Taka 16) | Taka 10 | + 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr284 (Taka 4,452) | Taka 1,738 | + 156% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (Taka 925) | Taka 287 | + 223% | |
TOTAL | + 155% |

These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
15.671
BDT
/
DKK
Cost of living in Denmark is 155% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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