Cost of living in Germany compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 154% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 154% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (Taka 2,634) | Taka 253 | + 940% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Taka 1,508) | Taka 506 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.32 (Taka 729) | Taka 234 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (Taka 185) | Taka 91 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.09 (Taka 560) | Taka 150 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (Taka 427) | Taka 78 | + 449% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Taka 825) | Taka 476 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.28 (Taka 449) | Taka 307 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (Taka 274) | Taka 56 | + 390% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (Taka 153) | Taka 407 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Taka 1,053) | Taka 1,609 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (Taka 287) | Taka 136 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (Taka 236) | Taka 72 | + 228% | |
| Housing | + 270% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 270% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,876 (Taka 257,171) | Taka 40,565 | + 534% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,387 (Taka 190,196) | Taka 22,239 | + 755% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €255 (Taka 34,938) | Taka 4,221 | + 728% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (Taka 161,068) | Taka 50,272 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €886 (Taka 121,456) | Taka 31,111 | + 290% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €150 (Taka 20,627) | Taka 5,000 | + 313% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (Taka 3,579) | Taka 1,266 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (Taka 52,347) | Taka 49,805 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Taka 12,767) | Taka 15,000 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Taka 1,117) | Taka 568 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Taka 2,228) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 231% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 231% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (Taka 11,973) | Taka 2,505 | + 378% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (Taka 6,007) | Taka 2,407 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (Taka 13,361) | Taka 5,268 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €155 (Taka 21,281) | Taka 4,284 | + 397% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 87% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,153 (Taka 3,722,131) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (Taka 238) | Taka 110 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (Taka 7,111) | Taka 2,433 | + 192% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 149% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Taka 1,054) | Taka 250 | + 322% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Taka 1,088) | Taka 308 | + 253% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (Taka 9,392) | Taka 1,500 | + 526% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.30 (Taka 590) | Taka 360 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.81 (Taka 385) | Taka 191 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (Taka 426) | Taka 794 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (Taka 233) | Taka 158 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (Taka 245) | Taka 200 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (Taka 3,061) | Taka 205 | + 1392% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (Taka 5,798) | Taka 1,513 | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (Taka 3,666) | Taka 1,024 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €160 (Taka 21,914) | Taka 3,000 | + 630% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (Taka 8,375) | Taka 3,597 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Taka 1,511) | Taka 1,519 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (Taka 568) | Taka 253 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.34 (Taka 595) | Taka 606 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €585 (Taka 80,161) | Taka 35,756 | + 124% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (Taka 13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Taka 5,206) | Taka 2,307 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (Taka 1,214) | Taka 330 | + 267% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,055 prices entered by 440 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 148% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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