- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Taka 1,093) | Taka 301 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Taka 737) | Taka 406 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 (Taka 376) | Taka 164 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (Taka 98) | Taka 74 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.05 (Taka 300) | Taka 96 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 (Taka 247) | Taka 60 | + 311% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.04 (Taka 496) | Taka 368 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (Taka 243) | Taka 145 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (Taka 154) | Taka 23 | + 564% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (Taka 90) | Taka 283 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Taka 650) | Taka 2,525 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 (Taka 173) | Taka 98 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (Taka 121) | Taka 44 | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 129% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,421 (Taka 139,847) | Taka 44,752 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,085 (Taka 106,762) | Taka 33,623 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (Taka 16,751) | Taka 4,624 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €895 (Taka 88,071) | Taka 38,672 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €671 (Taka 66,063) | Taka 23,451 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (Taka 11,498) | Taka 4,030 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Taka 2,304) | Taka 2,183 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €380 (Taka 37,389) | Taka 43,433 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Taka 9,060) | Taka 17,716 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.34 (Taka 525) | Taka 302 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Taka 1,257) | Taka 517 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Taka 8,506) | Taka 2,361 | + 260% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (Taka 3,384) | Taka 2,386 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Taka 8,983) | Taka 4,358 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (Taka 11,071) | Taka 3,865 | + 186% | |
| 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 | €20,608 (Taka 2,027,554) | Taka 2,863,950 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (Taka 136) | Taka 92 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (Taka 7,118) | Taka 2,188 | + 225% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Taka 637) | Taka 283 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Taka 854) | Taka 492 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (Taka 5,947) | Taka 1,257 | + 373% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.34 (Taka 329) | Taka 328 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.12 (Taka 208) | Taka 279 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.10 (Taka 206) | Taka 318 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (Taka 135) | Taka 87 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (Taka 139) | Taka 116 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Taka 2,016) | Taka 314 | + 542% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Taka 3,154) | Taka 1,543 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Taka 2,153) | Taka 744 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €131 (Taka 12,878) | Taka 4,335 | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (Taka 5,182) | Taka 5,081 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 869) | Taka 698 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.20 (Taka 315) | Taka 323 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (Taka 338) | Taka 482 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €461 (Taka 45,350) | Taka 35,756 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Taka 12) | Taka 22 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Taka 3,703) | Taka 3,020 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Taka 624) | Taka 231 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,178 prices entered by 1,487 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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