Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Taka 1,009) | Taka 535 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Taka 596) | Taka 449 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.61 (Taka 229) | Taka 240 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (Taka 96) | Taka 102 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.91 (Taka 168) | Taka 133 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.50 (Taka 131) | Taka 80 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.39 (Taka 384) | Taka 347 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.89 (Taka 166) | Taka 207 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (Taka 120) | Taka 26 | + 356% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.61 (Taka 141) | Taka 571 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Taka 1,391) | Taka 1,347 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.93 (Taka 169) | Taka 112 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.87 (Taka 76) | Taka 53 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $642 (Taka 56,252) | Taka 43,087 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $353 (Taka 30,962) | Taka 21,416 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (Taka 5,128) | Taka 4,489 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $409 (Taka 35,865) | Taka 37,342 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $263 (Taka 23,073) | Taka 20,129 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $37 (Taka 3,275) | Taka 3,105 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (Taka 2,188) | Taka 947 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $434 (Taka 37,995) | Taka 36,542 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (Taka 11,960) | Taka 16,205 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Taka 551) | Taka 369 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Taka 821) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (Taka 5,414) | Taka 2,612 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (Taka 4,433) | Taka 3,117 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (Taka 8,705) | Taka 9,947 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (Taka 6,943) | Taka 6,827 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,420 (Taka 1,964,691) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (Taka 86) | Taka 91 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (Taka 2,152) | Taka 1,696 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (Taka 438) | Taka 296 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $7 (Taka 615) | Taka 1,395 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (Taka 2,882) | Taka 1,191 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $3.52 (Taka 308) | Taka 578 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (Taka 304) | Taka 208 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Taka 533) | Taka 690 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.87 (Taka 164) | Taka 173 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.50 (Taka 132) | Taka 229 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (Taka 942) | Taka 304 | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (Taka 1,488) | Taka 1,410 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Taka 899) | Taka 885 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $39 (Taka 3,396) | Taka 1,939 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (Taka 3,661) | Taka 3,617 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Taka 902) | Taka 1,328 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.23 (Taka 370) | Taka 393 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.98 (Taka 174) | Taka 595 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $570 (Taka 49,935) | Taka 35,756 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (Taka 20) | Taka 2.19 | + 790% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (Taka 4,458) | Taka 1,057 | + 322% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.59 (Taka 490) | Taka 264 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,580 prices entered by 416 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
87.630
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in Ecuador is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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