- Cost of Living
- El Salvador
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in El Salvador compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in El Salvador is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (Taka 555) | Taka 329 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.33 (Taka 447) | Taka 426 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (Taka 358) | Taka 173 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 (Taka 130) | Taka 73 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.84 (Taka 238) | Taka 98 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.47 (Taka 207) | Taka 58 | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.09 (Taka 342) | Taka 368 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.99 (Taka 251) | Taka 147 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.80 (Taka 151) | Taka 24 | + 523% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.45 (Taka 122) | Taka 342 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Taka 1,090) | Taka 2,486 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (Taka 161) | Taka 101 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.83 (Taka 69) | Taka 46 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in El Salvador is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $894 (Taka 74,868) | Taka 42,612 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $611 (Taka 51,161) | Taka 34,991 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $267 (Taka 22,334) | Taka 3,724 | + 500% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $524 (Taka 43,883) | Taka 42,959 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $361 (Taka 30,283) | Taka 25,756 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (Taka 24,372) | Taka 3,716 | + 556% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (Taka 3,823) | Taka 2,062 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $391 (Taka 32,730) | Taka 43,935 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (Taka 10,460) | Taka 14,666 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Taka 524) | Taka 291 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (Taka 943) | Taka 545 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in El Salvador is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $65 (Taka 5,427) | Taka 2,103 | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (Taka 3,349) | Taka 2,596 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (Taka 6,852) | Taka 4,703 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (Taka 7,115) | Taka 4,026 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in El Salvador is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,564 (Taka 1,555,325) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (Taka 72) | Taka 92 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (Taka 2,324) | Taka 2,448 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in El Salvador is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 582) | Taka 297 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (Taka 762) | Taka 476 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (Taka 2,003) | Taka 1,238 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Taka 539) | Taka 370 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (Taka 405) | Taka 304 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.84 (Taka 490) | Taka 360 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.91 (Taka 160) | Taka 87 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (Taka 160) | Taka 110 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (Taka 584) | Taka 320 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in El Salvador is 2% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $21 (Taka 1,773) | Taka 1,533 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Taka 804) | Taka 787 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (Taka 2,084) | Taka 3,706 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (Taka 3,765) | Taka 2,759 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (Taka 503) | Taka 1,315 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (Taka 367) | Taka 332 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.86 (Taka 155) | Taka 547 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $680 (Taka 56,970) | Taka 35,756 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (Taka 10) | Taka 14 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (Taka 2,722) | Taka 2,557 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.47 (Taka 290) | Taka 229 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
83.780
BDT
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,549 prices entered by 394 different people.
Cost of living in El Salvador is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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