- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Taka 1,068) | Taka 331 | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Taka 724) | Taka 403 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (Taka 374) | Taka 155 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (Taka 94) | Taka 74 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.97 (Taka 290) | Taka 97 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.55 (Taka 249) | Taka 62 | + 302% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.98 (Taka 487) | Taka 357 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (Taka 235) | Taka 146 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (Taka 151) | Taka 23 | + 561% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (Taka 94) | Taka 272 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Taka 668) | Taka 2,494 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 (Taka 172) | Taka 99 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (Taka 120) | Taka 43 | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 129% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,435 (Taka 140,294) | Taka 45,423 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,076 (Taka 105,233) | Taka 31,870 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (Taka 16,769) | Taka 5,137 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €879 (Taka 85,956) | Taka 39,799 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €639 (Taka 62,532) | Taka 22,406 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €114 (Taka 11,120) | Taka 4,134 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Taka 2,294) | Taka 2,043 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €374 (Taka 36,608) | Taka 42,307 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Taka 8,848) | Taka 17,132 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.20 (Taka 508) | Taka 291 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Taka 1,249) | Taka 518 | + 141% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (Taka 8,183) | Taka 2,102 | + 289% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (Taka 3,511) | Taka 2,289 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Taka 8,715) | Taka 4,310 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (Taka 11,168) | Taka 3,718 | + 200% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,127 (Taka 1,968,177) | Taka 2,759,450 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (Taka 131) | Taka 93 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (Taka 6,997) | Taka 1,857 | + 277% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Taka 670) | Taka 249 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Taka 819) | Taka 376 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (Taka 6,342) | Taka 1,340 | + 373% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.42 (Taka 335) | Taka 319 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.08 (Taka 203) | Taka 268 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.01 (Taka 197) | Taka 300 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (Taka 132) | Taka 84 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.34 (Taka 131) | Taka 105 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Taka 1,946) | Taka 335 | + 481% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Taka 3,140) | Taka 977 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Taka 2,082) | Taka 753 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (Taka 11,318) | Taka 2,781 | + 307% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (Taka 4,945) | Taka 2,331 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 876) | Taka 660 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (Taka 309) | Taka 283 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 (Taka 341) | Taka 524 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €456 (Taka 44,574) | Taka 35,756 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (Taka 15) | Taka 11 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (Taka 4,117) | Taka 2,853 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Taka 608) | Taka 234 | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,569 prices entered by 1,474 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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