Cost of living in Germany compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Taka 1,214) | Taka 228 | + 432% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 814) | Taka 356 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (Taka 366) | Taka 197 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (Taka 97) | Taka 76 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (Taka 298) | Taka 107 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (Taka 266) | Taka 57 | + 370% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (Taka 567) | Taka 490 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (Taka 251) | Taka 162 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (Taka 153) | Taka 30 | + 418% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (Taka 99) | Taka 442 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Taka 698) | Taka 1,508 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (Taka 181) | Taka 103 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (Taka 118) | Taka 41 | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 147% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,431 (Taka 144,811) | Taka 64,159 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,217 (Taka 123,096) | Taka 34,169 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (Taka 16,656) | Taka 4,050 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €980 (Taka 99,103) | Taka 39,073 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €694 (Taka 70,235) | Taka 22,885 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (Taka 11,419) | Taka 4,140 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Taka 2,548) | Taka 1,099 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (Taka 36,330) | Taka 37,254 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (Taka 9,846) | Taka 15,000 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (Taka 569) | Taka 411 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Taka 1,516) | Taka 621 | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (Taka 7,916) | Taka 1,987 | + 298% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (Taka 3,757) | Taka 2,314 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Taka 8,717) | Taka 6,592 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (Taka 11,411) | Taka 4,454 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,534 (Taka 2,380,797) | Taka 2,966,090 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (Taka 131) | Taka 94 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (Taka 7,229) | Taka 2,108 | + 243% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Taka 723) | Taka 129 | + 461% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Taka 998) | Taka 491 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (Taka 5,734) | Taka 1,039 | + 452% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (Taka 320) | Taka 405 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (Taka 216) | Taka 230 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (Taka 235) | Taka 411 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (Taka 131) | Taka 82 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (Taka 164) | Taka 100 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Taka 2,070) | Taka 240 | + 762% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (Taka 3,569) | Taka 1,281 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Taka 2,295) | Taka 958 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (Taka 10,942) | Taka 2,373 | + 361% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (Taka 5,621) | Taka 2,103 | + 167% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 892) | Taka 1,179 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (Taka 361) | Taka 284 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.51 (Taka 355) | Taka 633 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (Taka 50,040) | Taka 35,756 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Taka 12) | Taka 6.00 | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (Taka 4,138) | Taka 1,420 | + 191% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Taka 704) | Taka 262 | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
101.165
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,779 prices entered by 705 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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