Cost of living in France compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 160% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (Taka 2,482) | Taka 273 | + 810% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (Taka 1,447) | Taka 550 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (Taka 878) | Taka 205 | + 329% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (Taka 171) | Taka 92 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.89 (Taka 615) | Taka 154 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 (Taka 418) | Taka 88 | + 377% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (Taka 976) | Taka 475 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.61 (Taka 328) | Taka 309 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (Taka 267) | Taka 57 | + 366% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.48 (Taka 312) | Taka 403 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Taka 1,219) | Taka 1,469 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.57 (Taka 323) | Taka 137 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (Taka 175) | Taka 77 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 246% | |||
| Housing in France is 246% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,573 (Taka 197,584) | Taka 38,619 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,366 (Taka 171,672) | Taka 21,828 | + 686% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €185 (Taka 23,207) | Taka 5,017 | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €891 (Taka 112,015) | Taka 25,126 | + 346% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €682 (Taka 85,694) | Taka 15,134 | + 466% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (Taka 14,300) | Taka 10,000 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Taka 3,079) | Taka 1,412 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (Taka 39,807) | Taka 44,973 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €160 (Taka 20,159) | Taka 9,570 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Taka 1,041) | Taka 533 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Taka 1,968) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 181% | |||
| Clothes in France is 181% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (Taka 11,271) | Taka 2,114 | + 433% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (Taka 4,948) | Taka 2,450 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (Taka 13,297) | Taka 4,870 | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (Taka 14,667) | Taka 4,397 | + 234% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in France is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,824 (Taka 3,496,043) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (Taka 225) | Taka 116 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (Taka 8,294) | Taka 2,408 | + 244% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (Taka 381) | Taka 836 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Taka 845) | Taka 682 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (Taka 3,384) | Taka 1,500 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.82 (Taka 731) | Taka 360 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.25 (Taka 534) | Taka 411 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (Taka 541) | Taka 625 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (Taka 334) | Taka 102 | + 229% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.82 (Taka 355) | Taka 129 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Taka 3,065) | Taka 380 | + 707% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (Taka 5,601) | Taka 1,745 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Taka 2,977) | Taka 1,011 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (Taka 13,042) | Taka 3,000 | + 335% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (Taka 8,798) | Taka 3,597 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Taka 1,480) | Taka 1,519 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.59 (Taka 577) | Taka 253 | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Taka 921) | Taka 571 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €657 (Taka 82,511) | Taka 35,756 | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (Taka 34) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (Taka 4,300) | Taka 2,365 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (Taka 1,500) | Taka 329 | + 356% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
125.649
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,329 prices entered by 386 different people.
Cost of living in France is 135% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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