Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Ecuador is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Taka 817) | Taka 228 | + 258% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Taka 569) | Taka 356 | + 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.25 (Taka 191) | Taka 188 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (Taka 82) | Taka 76 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.07 (Taka 175) | Taka 107 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.19 (Taka 101) | Taka 57 | + 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.27 (Taka 362) | Taka 490 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.75 (Taka 148) | Taka 162 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (Taka 95) | Taka 30 | + 220% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.48 (Taka 126) | Taka 442 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Taka 1,131) | Taka 1,508 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.03 (Taka 172) | Taka 103 | + 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.79 (Taka 67) | Taka 41 | + 61% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Ecuador is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $706 (Taka 59,861) | Taka 64,159 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $383 (Taka 32,484) | Taka 34,169 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $52 (Taka 4,381) | Taka 4,050 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $503 (Taka 42,647) | Taka 39,073 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $290 (Taka 24,569) | Taka 22,885 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $35 (Taka 2,987) | Taka 4,140 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $24 (Taka 2,041) | Taka 1,099 | + 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | $509 (Taka 43,129) | Taka 37,254 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (Taka 12,788) | Taka 15,000 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Taka 629) | Taka 411 | + 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (Taka 699) | Taka 621 | + 13% | |
Clothes | + 78% | |||
Clothes in Ecuador is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (Taka 5,630) | Taka 1,987 | + 183% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (Taka 3,883) | Taka 2,314 | + 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (Taka 8,949) | Taka 6,592 | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (Taka 7,012) | Taka 4,454 | + 57% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Ecuador is 21% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,516 (Taka 1,739,177) | Taka 2,966,090 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (Taka 78) | Taka 92 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (Taka 2,104) | Taka 2,108 | - 0% | |
Personal Care | + 76% | |||
Personal Care in Ecuador is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Taka 530) | Taka 129 | + 311% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Taka 1,001) | Taka 491 | + 104% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $32 (Taka 2,725) | Taka 1,039 | + 162% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.79 (Taka 491) | Taka 405 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 (Taka 307) | Taka 230 | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.22 (Taka 442) | Taka 411 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.00 (Taka 169) | Taka 82 | + 107% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (Taka 154) | Taka 100 | + 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (Taka 813) | Taka 240 | + 239% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Ecuador is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $16 (Taka 1,378) | Taka 1,281 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Taka 957) | Taka 958 | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $53 (Taka 4,486) | Taka 2,373 | + 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $41 (Taka 3,455) | Taka 2,103 | + 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Taka 666) | Taka 1,179 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.82 (Taka 324) | Taka 284 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.08 (Taka 176) | Taka 632 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $601 (Taka 50,958) | Taka 35,756 | + 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (Taka 13) | Taka 6.00 | + 115% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (Taka 4,272) | Taka 1,420 | + 201% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.14 (Taka 436) | Taka 266 | + 64% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
84.770
BDT
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,271 prices entered by 517 different people.
Cost of living in Ecuador is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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