Cost of living in France compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Taka 1,699) | Taka 230 | + 640% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Taka 886) | Taka 360 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Taka 622) | Taka 186 | + 234% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (Taka 112) | Taka 75 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.05 (Taka 414) | Taka 112 | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.80 (Taka 287) | Taka 63 | + 359% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Taka 623) | Taka 565 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (Taka 256) | Taka 163 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (Taka 166) | Taka 30 | + 453% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.94 (Taka 199) | Taka 459 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Taka 756) | Taka 1,498 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (Taka 213) | Taka 104 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (Taka 111) | Taka 41 | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in France is 146% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,896 (Taka 194,181) | Taka 69,161 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,243 (Taka 127,318) | Taka 38,721 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (Taka 17,730) | Taka 3,871 | + 358% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €965 (Taka 98,791) | Taka 40,269 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €677 (Taka 69,298) | Taka 25,689 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (Taka 9,503) | Taka 4,188 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Taka 2,539) | Taka 1,184 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €414 (Taka 42,437) | Taka 37,952 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Taka 8,774) | Taka 16,117 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.75 (Taka 589) | Taka 417 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Taka 1,294) | Taka 852 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in France is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (Taka 9,089) | Taka 1,820 | + 399% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (Taka 3,961) | Taka 2,240 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (Taka 10,374) | Taka 6,495 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (Taka 11,297) | Taka 4,346 | + 160% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in France is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,302 (Taka 2,591,179) | Taka 2,957,960 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (Taka 144) | Taka 94 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (Taka 6,230) | Taka 2,498 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Taka 701) | Taka 147 | + 376% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Taka 779) | Taka 576 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Taka 2,568) | Taka 1,109 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.10 (Taka 522) | Taka 406 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.11 (Taka 421) | Taka 237 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.93 (Taka 403) | Taka 405 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (Taka 190) | Taka 86 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 (Taka 231) | Taka 114 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Taka 2,199) | Taka 240 | + 816% | |
| Entertainment | + 149% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 149% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (Taka 4,272) | Taka 1,140 | + 275% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Taka 2,169) | Taka 913 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (Taka 7,578) | Taka 2,331 | + 225% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (Taka 6,277) | Taka 2,046 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Taka 1,061) | Taka 1,157 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.80 (Taka 389) | Taka 302 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Taka 672) | Taka 600 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (Taka 49,539) | Taka 35,756 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (Taka 32) | Taka 2.30 | + 1275% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Taka 4,049) | Taka 1,453 | + 179% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (Taka 1,013) | Taka 269 | + 277% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,330 prices entered by 673 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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