Cost of living in Greece compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Greece | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Taka 1,565) | Taka 350 | + 347% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Taka 819) | Taka 507 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.64 (Taka 534) | Taka 210 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.53 (Taka 176) | Taka 88 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.61 (Taka 531) | Taka 129 | + 312% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.79 (Taka 206) | Taka 90 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (Taka 604) | Taka 369 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.74 (Taka 201) | Taka 221 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (Taka 110) | Taka 33 | + 233% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (Taka 170) | Taka 386 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Taka 987) | Taka 1,412 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (Taka 279) | Taka 110 | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (Taka 121) | Taka 70 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Greece | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €855 (Taka 98,560) | Taka 52,964 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €674 (Taka 77,755) | Taka 24,651 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €210 (Taka 24,163) | Taka 2,870 | + 742% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €523 (Taka 60,251) | Taka 34,158 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €416 (Taka 47,915) | Taka 20,892 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (Taka 15,433) | Taka 2,246 | + 587% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (Taka 3,051) | Taka 1,396 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (Taka 38,418) | Taka 35,407 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (Taka 11,809) | Taka 15,748 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Taka 1,173) | Taka 491 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Taka 794) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Greece | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (Taka 8,832) | Taka 2,970 | + 197% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Taka 3,862) | Taka 3,111 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (Taka 9,669) | Taka 6,985 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (Taka 10,610) | Taka 4,408 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Greece | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,349 (Taka 2,576,557) | Taka 3,754,770 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.09 (Taka 241) | Taka 111 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (Taka 3,496) | Taka 1,500 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Greece | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.36 (Taka 618) | Taka 191 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Taka 971) | Taka 436 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (Taka 4,452) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 (Taka 446) | Taka 487 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (Taka 388) | Taka 286 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.60 (Taka 530) | Taka 502 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.48 (Taka 286) | Taka 80 | + 258% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.82 (Taka 325) | Taka 212 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (Taka 1,519) | Taka 389 | + 290% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Greece | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Taka 3,851) | Taka 1,168 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Taka 1,844) | Taka 858 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (Taka 4,047) | Taka 2,000 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (Taka 5,485) | Taka 2,051 | + 167% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Taka 1,206) | Taka 1,000 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.55 (Taka 409) | Taka 215 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.19 (Taka 483) | Taka 522 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €367 (Taka 42,282) | Taka 35,756 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (Taka 53) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (Taka 4,465) | Taka 1,760 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.38 (Taka 505) | Taka 274 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,748 prices entered by 339 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
115.285
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EUR
Cost of living in Greece is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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