- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Taka 1,033) | Taka 378 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 715) | Taka 438 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (Taka 359) | Taka 220 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (Taka 93) | Taka 74 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 (Taka 299) | Taka 102 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (Taka 234) | Taka 56 | + 318% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.14 (Taka 489) | Taka 330 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (Taka 224) | Taka 148 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (Taka 150) | Taka 24 | + 515% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (Taka 88) | Taka 318 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Taka 634) | Taka 2,478 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (Taka 170) | Taka 101 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (Taka 120) | Taka 48 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 134% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,452 (Taka 138,212) | Taka 43,806 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,086 (Taka 103,309) | Taka 35,106 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (Taka 17,866) | Taka 3,522 | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €912 (Taka 86,743) | Taka 46,238 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €680 (Taka 64,729) | Taka 24,863 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (Taka 11,864) | Taka 2,602 | + 356% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (Taka 2,249) | Taka 1,713 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €373 (Taka 35,447) | Taka 41,130 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (Taka 8,974) | Taka 14,071 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.47 (Taka 520) | Taka 307 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Taka 1,210) | Taka 549 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Taka 8,142) | Taka 2,210 | + 268% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (Taka 3,353) | Taka 2,415 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Taka 8,534) | Taka 5,111 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (Taka 10,327) | Taka 3,953 | + 161% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,931 (Taka 1,991,784) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (Taka 135) | Taka 88 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (Taka 7,008) | Taka 2,280 | + 207% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Taka 575) | Taka 300 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Taka 892) | Taka 540 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (Taka 6,192) | Taka 1,187 | + 422% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.32 (Taka 316) | Taka 339 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (Taka 210) | Taka 302 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.22 (Taka 212) | Taka 359 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (Taka 131) | Taka 91 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.47 (Taka 140) | Taka 107 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Taka 1,907) | Taka 300 | + 535% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (Taka 2,950) | Taka 951 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Taka 2,081) | Taka 760 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €111 (Taka 10,594) | Taka 1,973 | + 437% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (Taka 5,140) | Taka 2,831 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 852) | Taka 1,364 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (Taka 310) | Taka 305 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.42 (Taka 325) | Taka 501 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €443 (Taka 42,141) | Taka 35,756 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (Taka 12) | Taka 22 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Taka 3,495) | Taka 2,337 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Taka 618) | Taka 230 | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
95.158
BDT
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,199 prices entered by 1,476 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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