Cost of living in Germany compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Taka 1,099) | Taka 281 | + 291% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 798) | Taka 397 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (Taka 352) | Taka 233 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (Taka 95) | Taka 86 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.15 (Taka 309) | Taka 110 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.22 (Taka 218) | Taka 57 | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.09 (Taka 499) | Taka 371 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (Taka 242) | Taka 185 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (Taka 148) | Taka 26 | + 462% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (Taka 81) | Taka 489 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.92 (Taka 580) | Taka 1,518 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (Taka 170) | Taka 109 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (Taka 135) | Taka 46 | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 305% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 305% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,769 (Taka 173,360) | Taka 35,010 | + 395% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,313 (Taka 128,704) | Taka 20,341 | + 533% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 (Taka 18,647) | Taka 3,984 | + 368% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 (Taka 97,792) | Taka 26,136 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €737 (Taka 72,240) | Taka 16,632 | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (Taka 12,042) | Taka 2,826 | + 326% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (Taka 3,104) | Taka 913 | + 240% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 (Taka 34,989) | Taka 37,121 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Taka 8,883) | Taka 14,580 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.85 (Taka 573) | Taka 413 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (Taka 1,357) | Taka 226 | + 501% | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 141% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (Taka 7,581) | Taka 1,323 | + 473% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Taka 3,369) | Taka 1,678 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (Taka 7,836) | Taka 4,600 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (Taka 11,159) | Taka 5,408 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 140% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,112 (Taka 2,265,135) | Taka 2,457,360 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (Taka 145) | Taka 86 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (Taka 7,919) | Taka 1,146 | + 591% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Taka 658) | Taka 296 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Taka 686) | Taka 1,395 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (Taka 3,734) | Taka 1,191 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.93 (Taka 287) | Taka 498 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.00 (Taka 196) | Taka 208 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.43 (Taka 238) | Taka 451 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (Taka 134) | Taka 177 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (Taka 156) | Taka 206 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Taka 1,961) | Taka 307 | + 539% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Taka 3,232) | Taka 1,410 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Taka 2,233) | Taka 801 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 (Taka 10,942) | Taka 1,939 | + 464% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (Taka 5,244) | Taka 2,520 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 839) | Taka 1,328 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.04 (Taka 298) | Taka 393 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.88 (Taka 381) | Taka 649 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (Taka 48,220) | Taka 35,756 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (Taka 11) | Taka 2.19 | + 380% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Taka 3,433) | Taka 1,057 | + 225% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Taka 680) | Taka 259 | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,476 prices entered by 557 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Germany is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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