Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (Taka 995) | Taka 354 | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Taka 813) | Taka 372 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.93 (Taka 324) | Taka 189 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (Taka 118) | Taka 91 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.28 (Taka 252) | Taka 156 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.07 (Taka 118) | Taka 83 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.81 (Taka 421) | Taka 697 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.00 (Taka 221) | Taka 209 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (Taka 136) | Taka 37 | + 267% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.66 (Taka 183) | Taka 488 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Taka 1,563) | Taka 1,255 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (Taka 218) | Taka 130 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (Taka 122) | Taka 57 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $688 (Taka 75,997) | Taka 48,251 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $391 (Taka 43,224) | Taka 35,702 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $56 (Taka 6,167) | Taka 3,885 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $514 (Taka 56,800) | Taka 61,660 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $292 (Taka 32,220) | Taka 33,185 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $39 (Taka 4,268) | Taka 3,381 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (Taka 2,813) | Taka 945 | + 198% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $396 (Taka 43,769) | Taka 42,323 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (Taka 16,359) | Taka 19,150 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Taka 743) | Taka 561 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Taka 997) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (Taka 6,896) | Taka 2,028 | + 240% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (Taka 4,798) | Taka 3,683 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (Taka 12,292) | Taka 7,920 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $88 (Taka 9,719) | Taka 4,630 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is 27% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,870 (Taka 2,305,893) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (Taka 117) | Taka 128 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (Taka 2,542) | Taka 3,514 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.96 (Taka 659) | Taka 228 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (Taka 1,105) | Taka 647 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $37 (Taka 4,139) | Taka 1,685 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Taka 722) | Taka 409 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (Taka 463) | Taka 325 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Taka 704) | Taka 468 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.98 (Taka 219) | Taka 94 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (Taka 209) | Taka 172 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (Taka 1,488) | Taka 640 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (Taka 2,178) | Taka 1,598 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (Taka 1,338) | Taka 896 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (Taka 5,257) | Taka 1,777 | + 196% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (Taka 5,204) | Taka 3,233 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Taka 1,099) | Taka 999 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.43 (Taka 379) | Taka 266 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.93 (Taka 213) | Taka 486 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $837 (Taka 92,456) | Taka 35,756 | + 159% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Taka 22) | Taka 10 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (Taka 5,441) | Taka 1,738 | + 213% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.69 (Taka 519) | Taka 312 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,494 prices entered by 448 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
110.490
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in Ecuador is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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