Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 92% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| El Salvador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Taka 1,807) | Taka 253 | + 613% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Taka 967) | Taka 518 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.19 (Taka 388) | Taka 234 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.14 (Taka 260) | Taka 91 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.29 (Taka 400) | Taka 150 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.66 (Taka 323) | Taka 78 | + 316% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.28 (Taka 642) | Taka 476 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.90 (Taka 352) | Taka 307 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.26 (Taka 274) | Taka 56 | + 391% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.64 (Taka 199) | Taka 407 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Taka 2,071) | Taka 1,613 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.15 (Taka 261) | Taka 136 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (Taka 108) | Taka 72 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 136% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| El Salvador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,499 (Taka 182,367) | Taka 40,565 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $747 (Taka 90,837) | Taka 22,239 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $107 (Taka 13,069) | Taka 4,221 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $807 (Taka 98,153) | Taka 50,272 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $461 (Taka 56,106) | Taka 31,111 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $67 (Taka 8,123) | Taka 5,000 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $26 (Taka 3,210) | Taka 1,266 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $345 (Taka 41,959) | Taka 49,805 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (Taka 17,403) | Taka 15,000 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Taka 757) | Taka 568 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (Taka 1,582) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 134% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| El Salvador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Taka 6,609) | Taka 2,505 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (Taka 4,838) | Taka 2,407 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (Taka 13,760) | Taka 5,268 | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (Taka 11,515) | Taka 4,284 | + 169% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| El Salvador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,844 (Taka 2,535,924) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.35 (Taka 164) | Taka 110 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $27 (Taka 3,319) | Taka 2,433 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 131% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| El Salvador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.28 (Taka 643) | Taka 250 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (Taka 1,007) | Taka 308 | + 227% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $40 (Taka 4,812) | Taka 1,500 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Taka 808) | Taka 360 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 (Taka 570) | Taka 191 | + 198% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (Taka 966) | Taka 794 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.31 (Taka 281) | Taka 158 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (Taka 238) | Taka 200 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (Taka 1,589) | Taka 205 | + 674% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| El Salvador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $23 (Taka 2,818) | Taka 1,513 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Taka 1,353) | Taka 1,024 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (Taka 5,497) | Taka 3,000 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (Taka 7,747) | Taka 3,597 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Taka 1,067) | Taka 1,519 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (Taka 648) | Taka 253 | + 156% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.88 (Taka 228) | Taka 606 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $695 (Taka 84,552) | Taka 35,756 | + 136% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (Taka 18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (Taka 7,543) | Taka 2,307 | + 227% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.91 (Taka 476) | Taka 325 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 756 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
121.665
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in El Salvador is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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