Cost of living in Germany compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Taka 1,750) | Taka 350 | + 400% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Taka 1,033) | Taka 507 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.14 (Taka 593) | Taka 210 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (Taka 138) | Taka 88 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.56 (Taka 410) | Taka 129 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.80 (Taka 322) | Taka 90 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Taka 749) | Taka 369 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.65 (Taka 306) | Taka 221 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.81 (Taka 208) | Taka 33 | + 529% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (Taka 109) | Taka 386 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Taka 762) | Taka 1,412 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (Taka 211) | Taka 110 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (Taka 190) | Taka 70 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 264% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 264% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,972 (Taka 227,383) | Taka 52,964 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,517 (Taka 174,918) | Taka 24,651 | + 610% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €194 (Taka 22,364) | Taka 2,870 | + 679% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,251 (Taka 144,256) | Taka 34,158 | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €943 (Taka 108,707) | Taka 20,892 | + 420% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (Taka 19,609) | Taka 2,246 | + 773% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (Taka 3,873) | Taka 1,396 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €408 (Taka 47,074) | Taka 35,407 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (Taka 16,619) | Taka 15,748 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Taka 1,050) | Taka 491 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (Taka 2,035) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (Taka 9,654) | Taka 2,970 | + 225% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (Taka 4,143) | Taka 3,111 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Taka 10,261) | Taka 6,985 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (Taka 14,034) | Taka 4,408 | + 218% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 111% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,515 (Taka 2,941,527) | Taka 3,754,770 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (Taka 227) | Taka 111 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (Taka 8,423) | Taka 1,500 | + 462% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (Taka 1,231) | Taka 191 | + 544% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Taka 870) | Taka 436 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €90 (Taka 10,404) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.58 (Taka 413) | Taka 487 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (Taka 292) | Taka 286 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.40 (Taka 392) | Taka 502 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (Taka 188) | Taka 80 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.53 (Taka 177) | Taka 212 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Taka 2,439) | Taka 389 | + 527% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (Taka 4,675) | Taka 1,168 | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Taka 2,741) | Taka 858 | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (Taka 9,732) | Taka 2,000 | + 387% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (Taka 6,836) | Taka 2,051 | + 233% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Taka 1,214) | Taka 1,000 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.45 (Taka 398) | Taka 215 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 (Taka 466) | Taka 522 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (Taka 66,662) | Taka 35,756 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Taka 11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (Taka 5,032) | Taka 1,760 | + 186% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Taka 934) | Taka 274 | + 241% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,615 prices entered by 567 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 131% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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