- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Taka 1,043) | Taka 328 | + 219% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 717) | Taka 415 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.72 (Taka 355) | Taka 169 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (Taka 94) | Taka 74 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.10 (Taka 296) | Taka 97 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (Taka 236) | Taka 63 | + 275% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.10 (Taka 488) | Taka 359 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (Taka 233) | Taka 146 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (Taka 149) | Taka 24 | + 533% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (Taka 88) | Taka 304 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Taka 627) | Taka 2,421 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (Taka 169) | Taka 101 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (Taka 117) | Taka 44 | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,450 (Taka 138,624) | Taka 42,189 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,087 (Taka 103,906) | Taka 32,498 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (Taka 17,225) | Taka 3,873 | + 345% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €907 (Taka 86,691) | Taka 42,062 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €679 (Taka 64,936) | Taka 24,788 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €129 (Taka 12,344) | Taka 3,366 | + 267% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (Taka 2,258) | Taka 2,008 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €374 (Taka 35,779) | Taka 43,783 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (Taka 8,962) | Taka 14,583 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (Taka 518) | Taka 292 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Taka 1,211) | Taka 606 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (Taka 8,279) | Taka 2,177 | + 280% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (Taka 3,314) | Taka 2,485 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Taka 8,798) | Taka 4,501 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (Taka 10,885) | Taka 3,784 | + 188% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,517 (Taka 1,961,364) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (Taka 135) | Taka 92 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (Taka 7,020) | Taka 2,504 | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Taka 587) | Taka 297 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Taka 859) | Taka 476 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (Taka 5,748) | Taka 1,238 | + 364% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (Taka 321) | Taka 370 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.18 (Taka 208) | Taka 304 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.10 (Taka 200) | Taka 344 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (Taka 130) | Taka 90 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.44 (Taka 138) | Taka 110 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Taka 1,926) | Taka 326 | + 492% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Taka 3,016) | Taka 1,455 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Taka 2,104) | Taka 756 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €127 (Taka 12,161) | Taka 2,663 | + 357% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (Taka 5,105) | Taka 4,971 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 861) | Taka 1,315 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (Taka 311) | Taka 516 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.44 (Taka 328) | Taka 564 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (Taka 43,405) | Taka 35,756 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Taka 12) | Taka 21 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Taka 3,587) | Taka 2,557 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Taka 619) | Taka 228 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
95.598
BDT
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,508 prices entered by 1,505 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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