Cost of living in France compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Taka 1,418) | Taka 288 | + 392% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 777) | Taka 383 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.82 (Taka 544) | Taka 165 | + 230% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (Taka 103) | Taka 82 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.50 (Taka 421) | Taka 116 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.64 (Taka 246) | Taka 52 | + 377% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (Taka 706) | Taka 434 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (Taka 235) | Taka 186 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (Taka 156) | Taka 25 | + 517% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.03 (Taka 190) | Taka 426 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Taka 727) | Taka 1,811 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.05 (Taka 192) | Taka 103 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (Taka 109) | Taka 42 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in France is 182% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,159 (Taka 201,850) | Taka 46,240 | + 337% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,326 (Taka 123,915) | Taka 27,702 | + 347% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (Taka 12,380) | Taka 4,496 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (Taka 109,864) | Taka 34,541 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €910 (Taka 85,082) | Taka 19,179 | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (Taka 7,394) | Taka 3,784 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (Taka 2,094) | Taka 1,257 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €407 (Taka 38,040) | Taka 36,803 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (Taka 11,197) | Taka 12,836 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Taka 725) | Taka 341 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Taka 1,484) | Taka 1,289 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 150% | |||
| Clothes in France is 150% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (Taka 8,386) | Taka 1,745 | + 381% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Taka 3,211) | Taka 1,618 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (Taka 8,972) | Taka 4,829 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (Taka 10,958) | Taka 3,962 | + 177% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in France is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,701 (Taka 2,215,570) | Taka 2,174,310 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (Taka 138) | Taka 94 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (Taka 6,326) | Taka 2,580 | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.35 (Taka 407) | Taka 189 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Taka 705) | Taka 588 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Taka 2,307) | Taka 914 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.49 (Taka 420) | Taka 560 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.95 (Taka 370) | Taka 256 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (Taka 374) | Taka 340 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (Taka 164) | Taka 87 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (Taka 199) | Taka 102 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Taka 2,113) | Taka 232 | + 812% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (Taka 3,460) | Taka 1,040 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Taka 1,883) | Taka 886 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (Taka 6,805) | Taka 2,026 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (Taka 5,054) | Taka 2,404 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Taka 997) | Taka 1,227 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (Taka 373) | Taka 393 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.91 (Taka 553) | Taka 572 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €440 (Taka 41,169) | Taka 35,756 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Taka 16) | Taka 1.70 | + 859% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (Taka 3,996) | Taka 1,895 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (Taka 799) | Taka 277 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,289 prices entered by 699 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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