- Cost of Living
- France
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Taka 1,429) | Taka 335 | + 327% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 785) | Taka 428 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.97 (Taka 564) | Taka 173 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (Taka 105) | Taka 74 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.29 (Taka 406) | Taka 98 | + 313% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.80 (Taka 265) | Taka 58 | + 357% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Taka 616) | Taka 373 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (Taka 244) | Taka 148 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (Taka 165) | Taka 24 | + 579% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.03 (Taka 192) | Taka 338 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Taka 777) | Taka 2,417 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.07 (Taka 196) | Taka 101 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (Taka 108) | Taka 46 | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in France is 173% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,098 (Taka 198,471) | Taka 42,612 | + 366% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,632 (Taka 154,375) | Taka 35,009 | + 341% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €186 (Taka 17,624) | Taka 4,026 | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,003 (Taka 94,869) | Taka 44,270 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €803 (Taka 75,975) | Taka 26,672 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (Taka 9,944) | Taka 3,605 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Taka 2,186) | Taka 2,007 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €376 (Taka 35,540) | Taka 43,423 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (Taka 10,427) | Taka 14,696 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Taka 598) | Taka 299 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Taka 1,224) | Taka 545 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in France is 92% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (Taka 8,294) | Taka 2,215 | + 274% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (Taka 3,716) | Taka 2,647 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (Taka 9,698) | Taka 4,735 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (Taka 12,041) | Taka 4,152 | + 190% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in France is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,122 (Taka 2,187,736) | Taka 3,003,560 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (Taka 142) | Taka 93 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (Taka 6,460) | Taka 2,382 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.42 (Taka 513) | Taka 419 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Taka 635) | Taka 522 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Taka 2,356) | Taka 1,181 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.34 (Taka 411) | Taka 370 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.97 (Taka 376) | Taka 293 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (Taka 348) | Taka 361 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (Taka 167) | Taka 91 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (Taka 201) | Taka 107 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (Taka 2,065) | Taka 317 | + 551% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (Taka 3,849) | Taka 951 | + 305% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Taka 1,989) | Taka 793 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (Taka 7,817) | Taka 3,706 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (Taka 5,808) | Taka 2,831 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Taka 1,069) | Taka 1,364 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.97 (Taka 375) | Taka 338 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (Taka 586) | Taka 501 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €449 (Taka 42,496) | Taka 35,756 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (Taka 20) | Taka 22 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (Taka 5,286) | Taka 2,792 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Taka 754) | Taka 232 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
94.618
BDT
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,300 prices entered by 1,037 different people.
Cost of living in France is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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