Cost of living in Finland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Taka 1,102) | Taka 264 | + 317% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 693) | Taka 397 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.04 (Taka 463) | Taka 160 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (Taka 97) | Taka 81 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 (Taka 223) | Taka 116 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.06 (Taka 281) | Taka 52 | + 444% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.57 (Taka 420) | Taka 434 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (Taka 183) | Taka 186 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (Taka 99) | Taka 25 | + 296% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.43 (Taka 223) | Taka 426 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (Taka 1,359) | Taka 1,872 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.65 (Taka 244) | Taka 102 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (Taka 150) | Taka 41 | + 263% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 159% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,883 (Taka 172,859) | Taka 46,240 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,118 (Taka 102,656) | Taka 27,702 | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (Taka 9,860) | Taka 4,496 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,088 (Taka 99,931) | Taka 34,541 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €746 (Taka 68,459) | Taka 19,179 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €70 (Taka 6,465) | Taka 3,784 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (Taka 1,304) | Taka 1,257 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €316 (Taka 29,007) | Taka 35,775 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (Taka 8,019) | Taka 12,836 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Taka 595) | Taka 341 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (Taka 3,000) | Taka 1,289 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (Taka 7,748) | Taka 1,687 | + 359% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (Taka 2,598) | Taka 1,618 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Taka 8,406) | Taka 4,829 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (Taka 10,362) | Taka 3,696 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,575 (Taka 2,439,854) | Taka 2,174,310 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (Taka 144) | Taka 95 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (Taka 5,088) | Taka 2,580 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 126% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (Taka 957) | Taka 189 | + 407% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Taka 987) | Taka 588 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (Taka 6,719) | Taka 914 | + 635% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (Taka 396) | Taka 560 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (Taka 317) | Taka 256 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (Taka 308) | Taka 340 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.10 (Taka 193) | Taka 87 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (Taka 209) | Taka 102 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (Taka 2,314) | Taka 231 | + 900% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 151% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (Taka 4,295) | Taka 1,040 | + 313% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €28 (Taka 2,593) | Taka 878 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (Taka 10,025) | Taka 2,026 | + 395% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (Taka 7,094) | Taka 2,200 | + 222% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (Taka 1,161) | Taka 1,227 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.35 (Taka 399) | Taka 362 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.91 (Taka 543) | Taka 540 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €429 (Taka 39,377) | Taka 35,756 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (Taka 25) | Taka 1.70 | + 1343% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €64 (Taka 5,833) | Taka 1,903 | + 207% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Taka 721) | Taka 270 | + 168% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,238 prices entered by 252 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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