Cost of living in Germany compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Germany is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Taka 1,701) | Taka 859 | + 98% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Taka 1,221) | Taka 711 | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (Taka 717) | Taka 246 | + 191% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (Taka 146) | Taka 100 | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.28 (Taka 512) | Taka 160 | + 219% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (Taka 359) | Taka 112 | + 220% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Taka 746) | Taka 625 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (Taka 310) | Taka 334 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (Taka 224) | Taka 77 | + 193% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (Taka 130) | Taka 779 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Taka 782) | Taka 1,629 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (Taka 230) | Taka 126 | + 82% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (Taka 225) | Taka 169 | + 33% | |
Housing | + 120% | |||
Housing in Germany is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,001 (Taka 239,307) | Taka 58,353 | + 310% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,574 (Taka 188,232) | Taka 45,554 | + 313% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (Taka 27,101) | Taka 6,854 | + 295% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (Taka 148,234) | Taka 142,206 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 (Taka 108,161) | Taka 56,988 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €163 (Taka 19,446) | Taka 8,881 | + 119% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (Taka 4,462) | Taka 1,075 | + 315% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (Taka 43,925) | Taka 60,260 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (Taka 13,219) | Taka 37,692 | - 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Taka 736) | Taka 919 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (Taka 2,101) | Taka 200 | + 951% | |
Clothes | + 75% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Taka 10,316) | Taka 3,344 | + 208% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (Taka 4,513) | Taka 2,984 | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Taka 10,696) | Taka 9,054 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (Taka 14,386) | Taka 9,196 | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,039 (Taka 3,952,185) | Taka 5,330,940 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (Taka 218) | Taka 108 | + 101% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (Taka 6,151) | Taka 3,828 | + 61% | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Taka 1,040) | Taka 836 | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (Taka 1,881) | Taka 876 | + 115% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (Taka 8,589) | Taka 1,543 | + 457% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (Taka 477) | Taka 409 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (Taka 357) | Taka 736 | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (Taka 383) | Taka 777 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (Taka 237) | Taka 104 | + 129% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (Taka 201) | Taka 129 | + 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Taka 2,535) | Taka 313 | + 709% | |
Entertainment | + 96% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (Taka 5,561) | Taka 1,462 | + 280% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Taka 2,941) | Taka 1,023 | + 187% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (Taka 10,024) | Taka 3,581 | + 180% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (Taka 8,000) | Taka 3,800 | + 110% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Taka 1,217) | Taka 1,519 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (Taka 446) | Taka 605 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (Taka 530) | Taka 641 | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (Taka 69,096) | Taka 35,756 | + 93% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (Taka 16) | Taka 3.07 | + 421% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Taka 4,776) | Taka 3,982 | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Taka 986) | Taka 342 | + 188% | |
TOTAL | + 60% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,117 prices entered by 654 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Germany is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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