- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $4.57 (Taka 383) | Taka 378 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.45 (Taka 456) | Taka 438 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.68 (Taka 308) | Taka 220 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.14 (Taka 95) | Taka 74 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.25 (Taka 188) | Taka 102 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.31 (Taka 110) | Taka 56 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.01 (Taka 336) | Taka 330 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.11 (Taka 176) | Taka 148 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (Taka 138) | Taka 24 | + 468% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.52 (Taka 127) | Taka 318 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Taka 1,286) | Taka 2,478 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (Taka 159) | Taka 101 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.06 (Taka 89) | Taka 48 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $721 (Taka 60,300) | Taka 43,806 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $432 (Taka 36,158) | Taka 35,106 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $64 (Taka 5,357) | Taka 3,522 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $601 (Taka 50,318) | Taka 46,238 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $379 (Taka 31,715) | Taka 24,863 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $50 (Taka 4,145) | Taka 2,602 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (Taka 2,353) | Taka 1,713 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $601 (Taka 50,294) | Taka 41,130 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (Taka 17,791) | Taka 14,071 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.31 (Taka 444) | Taka 307 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $4.73 (Taka 396) | Taka 549 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $66 (Taka 5,536) | Taka 2,210 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $57 (Taka 4,803) | Taka 2,415 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $114 (Taka 9,563) | Taka 5,111 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (Taka 8,740) | Taka 3,953 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,751 (Taka 2,573,084) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (Taka 47) | Taka 88 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $21 (Taka 1,718) | Taka 2,280 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Taka 507) | Taka 300 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (Taka 692) | Taka 540 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (Taka 3,060) | Taka 1,187 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Taka 524) | Taka 339 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.92 (Taka 412) | Taka 302 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Taka 528) | Taka 359 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 (Taka 187) | Taka 91 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (Taka 157) | Taka 107 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (Taka 673) | Taka 300 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (Taka 1,917) | Taka 951 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Taka 902) | Taka 760 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $63 (Taka 5,306) | Taka 1,973 | + 169% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (Taka 3,723) | Taka 2,831 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Taka 702) | Taka 1,364 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.90 (Taka 243) | Taka 305 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.42 (Taka 286) | Taka 501 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $747 (Taka 62,528) | Taka 35,756 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Taka 16) | Taka 22 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (Taka 3,951) | Taka 2,337 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 (Taka 433) | Taka 230 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
83.674
BDT
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,417 prices entered by 483 different people.
Cost of living in Ecuador is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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