Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Taka 1,268) | Taka 270 | + 370% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Taka 852) | Taka 530 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.95 (Taka 353) | Taka 212 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (Taka 132) | Taka 92 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.42 (Taka 290) | Taka 144 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.37 (Taka 164) | Taka 87 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.05 (Taka 604) | Taka 475 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.83 (Taka 219) | Taka 301 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (Taka 159) | Taka 57 | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (Taka 217) | Taka 427 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Taka 1,594) | Taka 1,488 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.24 (Taka 268) | Taka 137 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.13 (Taka 135) | Taka 73 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $811 (Taka 96,927) | Taka 39,784 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $459 (Taka 54,931) | Taka 22,029 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $51 (Taka 6,071) | Taka 3,945 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $533 (Taka 63,758) | Taka 75,922 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $318 (Taka 38,076) | Taka 37,731 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $43 (Taka 5,095) | Taka 10,000 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $23 (Taka 2,753) | Taka 1,355 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $397 (Taka 47,448) | Taka 44,973 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (Taka 16,757) | Taka 9,570 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Taka 902) | Taka 533 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Taka 1,229) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 141% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (Taka 7,525) | Taka 2,114 | + 256% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (Taka 4,917) | Taka 2,450 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (Taka 13,239) | Taka 4,870 | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (Taka 10,423) | Taka 4,397 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,812 (Taka 2,608,162) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (Taka 139) | Taka 119 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (Taka 3,197) | Taka 2,408 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Taka 735) | Taka 836 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (Taka 1,112) | Taka 682 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $46 (Taka 5,544) | Taka 1,500 | + 270% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.31 (Taka 635) | Taka 360 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.55 (Taka 543) | Taka 411 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Taka 742) | Taka 625 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.60 (Taka 310) | Taka 102 | + 205% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.09 (Taka 250) | Taka 129 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (Taka 1,386) | Taka 380 | + 265% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (Taka 2,379) | Taka 1,745 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (Taka 1,505) | Taka 1,011 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $43 (Taka 5,140) | Taka 3,000 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (Taka 5,673) | Taka 3,597 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Taka 1,278) | Taka 1,519 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.64 (Taka 435) | Taka 253 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.38 (Taka 284) | Taka 519 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $616 (Taka 73,644) | Taka 35,756 | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (Taka 30) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (Taka 5,649) | Taka 2,561 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.78 (Taka 571) | Taka 326 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
119.573
BDT
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,247 prices entered by 343 different people.
Cost of living in Ecuador is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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