Cost of living in Finland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Finland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 (Taka 2,269) | Taka 535 | + 324% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Taka 855) | Taka 449 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Taka 591) | Taka 240 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (Taka 109) | Taka 102 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.67 (Taka 250) | Taka 133 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.54 (Taka 331) | Taka 80 | + 316% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.22 (Taka 488) | Taka 347 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (Taka 209) | Taka 207 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (Taka 101) | Taka 26 | + 285% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.43 (Taka 321) | Taka 571 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (Taka 1,502) | Taka 1,347 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.74 (Taka 257) | Taka 112 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.93 (Taka 181) | Taka 53 | + 242% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 172% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Finland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,800 (Taka 168,516) | Taka 43,087 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,359 (Taka 127,192) | Taka 21,416 | + 494% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (Taka 10,451) | Taka 4,489 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,120 (Taka 104,875) | Taka 37,342 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €775 (Taka 72,539) | Taka 20,129 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €52 (Taka 4,823) | Taka 3,105 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (Taka 1,505) | Taka 947 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 (Taka 35,193) | Taka 36,542 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (Taka 9,159) | Taka 16,205 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Taka 787) | Taka 369 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (Taka 3,129) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Finland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (Taka 9,064) | Taka 2,612 | + 247% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (Taka 4,290) | Taka 3,117 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (Taka 9,226) | Taka 9,947 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €181 (Taka 16,934) | Taka 6,827 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Finland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,473 (Taka 2,571,925) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.13 (Taka 199) | Taka 91 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (Taka 5,732) | Taka 1,696 | + 238% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 102% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Finland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (Taka 2,809) | Taka 296 | + 849% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Taka 749) | Taka 1,395 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €113 (Taka 10,549) | Taka 1,191 | + 786% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (Taka 510) | Taka 578 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (Taka 322) | Taka 208 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.49 (Taka 326) | Taka 690 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (Taka 166) | Taka 173 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 (Taka 139) | Taka 229 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (Taka 2,777) | Taka 304 | + 814% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Finland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (Taka 5,147) | Taka 1,410 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €31 (Taka 2,929) | Taka 885 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (Taka 11,984) | Taka 1,939 | + 518% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (Taka 10,952) | Taka 3,617 | + 203% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Taka 1,136) | Taka 1,328 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.15 (Taka 389) | Taka 393 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Taka 629) | Taka 595 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €497 (Taka 46,504) | Taka 35,756 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Taka 7) | Taka 2.19 | + 210% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (Taka 4,403) | Taka 1,057 | + 317% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (Taka 884) | Taka 264 | + 235% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 956 prices entered by 276 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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