Cost of living in France compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 144% | |||
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Food in France is 144% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (Taka 2,143) | Taka 350 | + 512% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Taka 1,252) | Taka 507 | + 147% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Taka 715) | Taka 210 | + 240% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (Taka 154) | Taka 88 | + 76% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.45 (Taka 512) | Taka 129 | + 297% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.79 (Taka 322) | Taka 90 | + 258% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (Taka 1,034) | Taka 369 | + 180% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.88 (Taka 332) | Taka 221 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (Taka 210) | Taka 33 | + 535% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (Taka 228) | Taka 386 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Taka 1,065) | Taka 1,412 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (Taka 247) | Taka 110 | + 125% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (Taka 139) | Taka 70 | + 100% | |
Housing | + 216% | |||
Housing in France is 216% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,857 (Taka 214,052) | Taka 52,964 | + 304% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,666 (Taka 192,021) | Taka 24,651 | + 679% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (Taka 16,287) | Taka 2,870 | + 467% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,046 (Taka 120,631) | Taka 34,158 | + 253% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €805 (Taka 92,850) | Taka 20,892 | + 344% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (Taka 11,436) | Taka 2,246 | + 409% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (Taka 2,806) | Taka 1,396 | + 101% | |
40” flat screen tv | €312 (Taka 35,947) | Taka 35,407 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Taka 9,510) | Taka 15,748 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.97 (Taka 689) | Taka 491 | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Taka 1,681) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 79% | |||
Clothes in France is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (Taka 10,841) | Taka 2,970 | + 265% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Taka 3,935) | Taka 3,111 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (Taka 9,196) | Taka 6,985 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (Taka 14,578) | Taka 4,408 | + 231% | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in France is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,045 (Taka 2,541,319) | Taka 3,754,770 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (Taka 217) | Taka 111 | + 97% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (Taka 7,123) | Taka 1,500 | + 375% | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in France is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.58 (Taka 528) | Taka 191 | + 176% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.19 (Taka 598) | Taka 436 | + 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (Taka 3,014) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (Taka 484) | Taka 487 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.28 (Taka 494) | Taka 286 | + 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (Taka 328) | Taka 502 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (Taka 218) | Taka 80 | + 173% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (Taka 290) | Taka 212 | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Taka 2,289) | Taka 389 | + 488% | |
Entertainment | + 96% | |||
Entertainment in France is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
France | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (Taka 4,894) | Taka 1,168 | + 319% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Taka 2,510) | Taka 858 | + 193% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (Taka 9,545) | Taka 2,000 | + 377% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (Taka 6,487) | Taka 2,051 | + 216% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 1,058) | Taka 1,000 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (Taka 454) | Taka 215 | + 111% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.97 (Taka 688) | Taka 522 | + 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (Taka 52,586) | Taka 35,756 | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Taka 12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (Taka 3,693) | Taka 1,760 | + 110% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (Taka 1,134) | Taka 274 | + 314% | |
TOTAL | + 119% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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