Cost of living in France compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Taka 1,633) | Taka 281 | + 481% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Taka 909) | Taka 397 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (Taka 526) | Taka 233 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (Taka 109) | Taka 86 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.93 (Taka 376) | Taka 110 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.79 (Taka 268) | Taka 57 | + 366% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Taka 651) | Taka 371 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 (Taka 264) | Taka 185 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.77 (Taka 170) | Taka 26 | + 544% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.92 (Taka 184) | Taka 489 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Taka 616) | Taka 1,518 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (Taka 194) | Taka 109 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.17 (Taka 112) | Taka 46 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 237% | |||
| Housing in France is 237% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,539 (Taka 147,381) | Taka 35,010 | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,066 (Taka 102,126) | Taka 20,341 | + 402% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (Taka 14,609) | Taka 3,984 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €820 (Taka 78,563) | Taka 26,136 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €627 (Taka 60,106) | Taka 16,632 | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (Taka 7,696) | Taka 2,826 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (Taka 2,463) | Taka 913 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (Taka 31,898) | Taka 37,121 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (Taka 11,403) | Taka 14,580 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Taka 865) | Taka 413 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Taka 1,462) | Taka 226 | + 547% | |
| Clothes | + 154% | |||
| Clothes in France is 154% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (Taka 8,431) | Taka 1,323 | + 537% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (Taka 3,431) | Taka 1,678 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Taka 8,765) | Taka 4,600 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (Taka 11,196) | Taka 5,408 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in France is 92% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,064 (Taka 2,496,755) | Taka 2,457,360 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (Taka 144) | Taka 86 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (Taka 5,218) | Taka 1,146 | + 355% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.07 (Taka 486) | Taka 296 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Taka 712) | Taka 1,395 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Taka 2,390) | Taka 1,191 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.46 (Taka 427) | Taka 498 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 (Taka 364) | Taka 208 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.47 (Taka 333) | Taka 451 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (Taka 191) | Taka 177 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 (Taka 154) | Taka 206 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (Taka 2,486) | Taka 307 | + 711% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 116% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (Taka 3,999) | Taka 1,410 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (Taka 1,832) | Taka 801 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (Taka 7,003) | Taka 1,939 | + 261% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (Taka 5,860) | Taka 2,520 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Taka 998) | Taka 1,328 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.93 (Taka 377) | Taka 393 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (Taka 582) | Taka 641 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (Taka 45,324) | Taka 35,756 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (Taka 26) | Taka 2.19 | + 1082% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (Taka 4,054) | Taka 1,057 | + 284% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (Taka 963) | Taka 261 | + 269% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,628 prices entered by 535 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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