Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $8 (Taka 674) | Taka 230 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (Taka 527) | Taka 376 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.04 (Taka 173) | Taka 184 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.59 (Taka 135) | Taka 80 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.61 (Taka 222) | Taka 105 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.99 (Taka 168) | Taka 54 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.00 (Taka 339) | Taka 526 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.09 (Taka 177) | Taka 159 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.95 (Taka 166) | Taka 28 | + 488% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.58 (Taka 134) | Taka 442 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Taka 1,273) | Taka 1,478 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.78 (Taka 151) | Taka 102 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.95 (Taka 81) | Taka 45 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,118 (Taka 94,743) | Taka 64,159 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $621 (Taka 52,632) | Taka 34,477 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $59 (Taka 4,968) | Taka 4,050 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $709 (Taka 60,067) | Taka 39,073 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $360 (Taka 30,502) | Taka 22,885 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $43 (Taka 3,639) | Taka 4,140 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (Taka 2,760) | Taka 1,099 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $344 (Taka 29,130) | Taka 37,254 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $87 (Taka 7,372) | Taka 15,000 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.69 (Taka 397) | Taka 411 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Taka 885) | Taka 621 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Taka 4,241) | Taka 1,987 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (Taka 3,242) | Taka 2,314 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (Taka 8,320) | Taka 4,295 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (Taka 8,837) | Taka 4,454 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,667 (Taka 1,667,254) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (Taka 88) | Taka 94 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (Taka 2,510) | Taka 1,477 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.77 (Taka 404) | Taka 129 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (Taka 723) | Taka 491 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $33 (Taka 2,780) | Taka 1,039 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (Taka 339) | Taka 405 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.16 (Taka 353) | Taka 230 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.52 (Taka 468) | Taka 411 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.25 (Taka 191) | Taka 82 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.25 (Taka 191) | Taka 100 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (Taka 597) | Taka 240 | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (Taka 1,441) | Taka 1,281 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Taka 904) | Taka 958 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (Taka 4,095) | Taka 2,373 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (Taka 3,550) | Taka 2,103 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Taka 657) | Taka 1,179 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.54 (Taka 385) | Taka 284 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.72 (Taka 146) | Taka 650 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $502 (Taka 42,591) | Taka 35,756 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Taka 17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (Taka 2,609) | Taka 1,420 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.73 (Taka 316) | Taka 259 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
84.774
BDT
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,813 prices entered by 316 different people.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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