Cost of living in Germany compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Taka 1,253) | Taka 231 | + 443% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 831) | Taka 357 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (Taka 385) | Taka 181 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (Taka 99) | Taka 75 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.90 (Taka 299) | Taka 105 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (Taka 272) | Taka 62 | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.46 (Taka 564) | Taka 550 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (Taka 255) | Taka 160 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (Taka 156) | Taka 30 | + 417% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (Taka 103) | Taka 464 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Taka 729) | Taka 1,525 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (Taka 184) | Taka 103 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (Taka 133) | Taka 41 | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 141% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,420 (Taka 146,646) | Taka 66,410 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,179 (Taka 121,812) | Taka 36,585 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (Taka 17,546) | Taka 4,183 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €932 (Taka 96,275) | Taka 38,399 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €686 (Taka 70,867) | Taka 24,220 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €122 (Taka 12,570) | Taka 4,012 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Taka 2,625) | Taka 1,158 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (Taka 39,071) | Taka 36,354 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Taka 9,843) | Taka 15,726 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.46 (Taka 564) | Taka 332 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Taka 1,644) | Taka 852 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 108% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Taka 8,176) | Taka 2,028 | + 303% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (Taka 3,820) | Taka 2,375 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Taka 9,501) | Taka 6,087 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (Taka 11,752) | Taka 4,139 | + 184% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,464 (Taka 2,423,398) | Taka 2,957,960 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (Taka 134) | Taka 93 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (Taka 7,501) | Taka 2,572 | + 192% | |
| 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) | €7 (Taka 739) | Taka 147 | + 402% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Taka 1,018) | Taka 576 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (Taka 5,684) | Taka 1,109 | + 413% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.90 (Taka 299) | Taka 406 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.26 (Taka 234) | Taka 237 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.45 (Taka 253) | Taka 405 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (Taka 135) | Taka 86 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (Taka 172) | Taka 114 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Taka 2,130) | Taka 240 | + 788% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (Taka 3,665) | Taka 1,140 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Taka 2,367) | Taka 913 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (Taka 12,774) | Taka 2,331 | + 448% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (Taka 6,163) | Taka 2,046 | + 201% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 932) | Taka 1,157 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (Taka 362) | Taka 302 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.52 (Taka 364) | Taka 600 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (Taka 51,087) | Taka 35,756 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Taka 12) | Taka 2.30 | + 421% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (Taka 4,378) | Taka 1,613 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Taka 702) | Taka 269 | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,969 prices entered by 754 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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