Cost of living in Germany compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Taka 1,086) | Taka 301 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Taka 699) | Taka 389 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.86 (Taka 364) | Taka 171 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (Taka 90) | Taka 82 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.88 (Taka 271) | Taka 117 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (Taka 234) | Taka 53 | + 344% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (Taka 494) | Taka 411 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (Taka 222) | Taka 181 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (Taka 155) | Taka 25 | + 511% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (Taka 88) | Taka 426 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Taka 568) | Taka 1,747 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (Taka 168) | Taka 103 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (Taka 117) | Taka 44 | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 143% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,475 (Taka 138,965) | Taka 44,665 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,105 (Taka 104,073) | Taka 28,913 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (Taka 18,894) | Taka 4,663 | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €924 (Taka 87,041) | Taka 31,403 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €702 (Taka 66,147) | Taka 18,135 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 (Taka 12,409) | Taka 3,942 | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (Taka 2,132) | Taka 1,264 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €401 (Taka 37,741) | Taka 35,260 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (Taka 8,163) | Taka 12,829 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.98 (Taka 563) | Taka 336 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Taka 1,248) | Taka 1,289 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 130% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Taka 7,500) | Taka 1,748 | + 329% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (Taka 3,574) | Taka 1,905 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Taka 8,541) | Taka 4,690 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (Taka 10,558) | Taka 3,988 | + 165% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,012 (Taka 1,979,600) | Taka 2,551,820 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (Taka 134) | Taka 95 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (Taka 7,162) | Taka 2,585 | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Taka 584) | Taka 189 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Taka 1,074) | Taka 691 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (Taka 5,072) | Taka 914 | + 455% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.83 (Taka 361) | Taka 560 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.04 (Taka 193) | Taka 259 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.31 (Taka 218) | Taka 367 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (Taka 124) | Taka 87 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.54 (Taka 145) | Taka 102 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Taka 1,825) | Taka 232 | + 688% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (Taka 3,205) | Taka 1,040 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Taka 1,937) | Taka 884 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (Taka 8,026) | Taka 2,026 | + 296% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (Taka 5,349) | Taka 2,404 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 834) | Taka 1,227 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (Taka 298) | Taka 337 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.69 (Taka 348) | Taka 526 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €454 (Taka 42,801) | Taka 35,756 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Taka 10) | Taka 1.70 | + 472% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Taka 3,749) | Taka 1,895 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Taka 645) | Taka 277 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,775 prices entered by 906 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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