Cost of living in Finland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Taka 1,160) | Taka 228 | + 409% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 844) | Taka 356 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.93 (Taka 607) | Taka 188 | + 222% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (Taka 128) | Taka 76 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.67 (Taka 273) | Taka 106 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.63 (Taka 372) | Taka 57 | + 557% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Taka 638) | Taka 511 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (Taka 241) | Taka 159 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (Taka 105) | Taka 30 | + 251% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.49 (Taka 255) | Taka 448 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (Taka 1,425) | Taka 1,508 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 (Taka 314) | Taka 103 | + 205% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.95 (Taka 199) | Taka 42 | + 375% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 199% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,922 (Taka 196,673) | Taka 64,159 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,176 (Taka 120,338) | Taka 35,369 | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (Taka 8,260) | Taka 4,449 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,187 (Taka 121,512) | Taka 39,073 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €935 (Taka 95,646) | Taka 22,885 | + 318% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (Taka 14,802) | Taka 4,140 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (Taka 1,477) | Taka 1,111 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (Taka 40,908) | Taka 37,922 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (Taka 10,809) | Taka 15,038 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Taka 687) | Taka 360 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €36 (Taka 3,666) | Taka 621 | + 490% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (Taka 8,880) | Taka 1,987 | + 347% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €24 (Taka 2,421) | Taka 2,314 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (Taka 7,374) | Taka 6,592 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (Taka 11,426) | Taka 4,486 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,262 (Taka 2,789,839) | Taka 2,688,560 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (Taka 153) | Taka 94 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (Taka 5,718) | Taka 2,108 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 236% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 236% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (Taka 3,070) | Taka 129 | + 2283% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Taka 1,100) | Taka 491 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (Taka 8,649) | Taka 1,039 | + 733% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (Taka 442) | Taka 405 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (Taka 300) | Taka 230 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.32 (Taka 442) | Taka 411 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (Taka 140) | Taka 82 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (Taka 218) | Taka 100 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (Taka 2,866) | Taka 240 | + 1094% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 145% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Taka 4,103) | Taka 1,281 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (Taka 2,715) | Taka 958 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (Taka 8,944) | Taka 2,373 | + 277% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (Taka 6,818) | Taka 2,103 | + 224% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Taka 1,265) | Taka 1,179 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 (Taka 469) | Taka 284 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (Taka 663) | Taka 632 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (Taka 48,175) | Taka 35,756 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (Taka 27) | Taka 6.00 | + 352% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (Taka 6,473) | Taka 1,420 | + 356% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Taka 857) | Taka 266 | + 222% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,657 prices entered by 352 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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