Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| El Salvador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Taka 1,370) | Taka 354 | + 287% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Taka 799) | Taka 372 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.89 (Taka 317) | Taka 192 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.79 (Taka 196) | Taka 91 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.76 (Taka 302) | Taka 156 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.98 (Taka 217) | Taka 83 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.43 (Taka 485) | Taka 697 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.09 (Taka 339) | Taka 209 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (Taka 261) | Taka 37 | + 608% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.40 (Taka 153) | Taka 488 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Taka 1,592) | Taka 1,255 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.12 (Taka 233) | Taka 130 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.98 (Taka 107) | Taka 57 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| El Salvador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,013 (Taka 111,000) | Taka 48,251 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $671 (Taka 73,488) | Taka 35,702 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $70 (Taka 7,679) | Taka 3,885 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $645 (Taka 70,686) | Taka 61,660 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $486 (Taka 53,192) | Taka 33,185 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $47 (Taka 5,101) | Taka 3,381 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (Taka 2,452) | Taka 945 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $360 (Taka 39,441) | Taka 42,323 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (Taka 10,768) | Taka 19,150 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Taka 802) | Taka 561 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6.00 (Taka 657) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| El Salvador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (Taka 6,715) | Taka 2,028 | + 231% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (Taka 4,780) | Taka 3,683 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (Taka 10,623) | Taka 7,920 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (Taka 8,799) | Taka 4,630 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| El Salvador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,484 (Taka 2,024,900) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.52 (Taka 166) | Taka 128 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $29 (Taka 3,195) | Taka 3,514 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| El Salvador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 732) | Taka 228 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (Taka 1,849) | Taka 647 | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (Taka 4,110) | Taka 1,685 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Taka 689) | Taka 409 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.91 (Taka 429) | Taka 325 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (Taka 553) | Taka 468 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.21 (Taka 242) | Taka 94 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.15 (Taka 126) | Taka 172 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (Taka 1,118) | Taka 640 | + 75% | |
| 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 | $21 (Taka 2,284) | Taka 1,598 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (Taka 1,277) | Taka 896 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $52 (Taka 5,692) | Taka 1,777 | + 220% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $46 (Taka 5,000) | Taka 3,233 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Taka 789) | Taka 999 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.26 (Taka 576) | Taka 266 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.46 (Taka 269) | Taka 520 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $667 (Taka 73,104) | Taka 35,756 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (Taka 17) | Taka 10 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (Taka 4,575) | Taka 1,738 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.00 (Taka 438) | Taka 287 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,255 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
109.547
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in El Salvador is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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