Cost of living in Finland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Finland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Taka 1,810) | Taka 253 | + 614% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Taka 1,386) | Taka 518 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Taka 870) | Taka 234 | + 271% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (Taka 174) | Taka 91 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (Taka 426) | Taka 150 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (Taka 350) | Taka 78 | + 350% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.19 (Taka 454) | Taka 476 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 (Taka 224) | Taka 307 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (Taka 153) | Taka 56 | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.26 (Taka 321) | Taka 407 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (Taka 1,703) | Taka 1,595 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.66 (Taka 377) | Taka 136 | + 178% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (Taka 171) | Taka 72 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 151% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Finland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,414 (Taka 201,024) | Taka 40,565 | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €924 (Taka 131,344) | Taka 22,239 | + 491% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €59 (Taka 8,332) | Taka 4,221 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €859 (Taka 122,082) | Taka 50,272 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €592 (Taka 84,180) | Taka 31,111 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €36 (Taka 5,103) | Taka 5,000 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (Taka 1,893) | Taka 1,266 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €326 (Taka 46,319) | Taka 49,805 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Taka 11,659) | Taka 15,000 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Taka 908) | Taka 568 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (Taka 3,305) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Finland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 (Taka 8,996) | Taka 2,505 | + 259% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €22 (Taka 3,192) | Taka 2,407 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (Taka 8,911) | Taka 5,268 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (Taka 11,337) | Taka 4,284 | + 165% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Finland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,420 (Taka 3,186,263) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (Taka 242) | Taka 110 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (Taka 8,412) | Taka 2,433 | + 246% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Finland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.49 (Taka 781) | Taka 250 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Taka 1,298) | Taka 308 | + 321% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (Taka 6,116) | Taka 1,500 | + 308% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.35 (Taka 476) | Taka 360 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.62 (Taka 515) | Taka 191 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (Taka 427) | Taka 794 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (Taka 210) | Taka 158 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.55 (Taka 221) | Taka 200 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Taka 2,899) | Taka 205 | + 1313% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Finland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (Taka 3,797) | Taka 1,513 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Taka 3,575) | Taka 1,024 | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (Taka 6,659) | Taka 3,000 | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (Taka 8,170) | Taka 3,597 | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 1,338) | Taka 1,519 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.83 (Taka 544) | Taka 253 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Taka 985) | Taka 670 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €409 (Taka 58,089) | Taka 35,756 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (Taka 12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (Taka 4,846) | Taka 2,307 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (Taka 1,403) | Taka 339 | + 313% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,021 prices entered by 221 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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