Cost of living in Greece compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Taka 1,568) | Taka 231 | + 580% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 788) | Taka 357 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.64 (Taka 376) | Taka 181 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (Taka 126) | Taka 75 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 (Taka 399) | Taka 105 | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 (Taka 149) | Taka 62 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.93 (Taka 509) | Taka 550 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.39 (Taka 144) | Taka 160 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (Taka 95) | Taka 30 | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (Taka 128) | Taka 464 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Taka 988) | Taka 1,525 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (Taka 201) | Taka 103 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.74 (Taka 77) | Taka 41 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €738 (Taka 76,203) | Taka 66,410 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €519 (Taka 53,615) | Taka 36,585 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 (Taka 11,897) | Taka 4,183 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €451 (Taka 46,531) | Taka 38,399 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €344 (Taka 35,539) | Taka 24,220 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 (Taka 8,674) | Taka 4,012 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (Taka 2,105) | Taka 1,158 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €278 (Taka 28,741) | Taka 36,354 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (Taka 10,290) | Taka 15,726 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Taka 774) | Taka 332 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (Taka 634) | Taka 852 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (Taka 7,478) | Taka 2,028 | + 269% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (Taka 3,234) | Taka 2,375 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Taka 8,891) | Taka 6,087 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (Taka 9,531) | Taka 4,139 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,464 (Taka 2,216,822) | Taka 2,957,960 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (Taka 161) | Taka 93 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (Taka 3,114) | Taka 2,572 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.56 (Taka 471) | Taka 147 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Taka 952) | Taka 576 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (Taka 3,918) | Taka 1,109 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.76 (Taka 389) | Taka 406 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 (Taka 391) | Taka 237 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (Taka 353) | Taka 405 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (Taka 202) | Taka 86 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (Taka 246) | Taka 114 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (Taka 1,138) | Taka 240 | + 374% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Taka 3,365) | Taka 1,140 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Taka 1,581) | Taka 913 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (Taka 4,264) | Taka 2,331 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (Taka 5,282) | Taka 2,046 | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Taka 1,003) | Taka 1,157 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.87 (Taka 400) | Taka 302 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.34 (Taka 449) | Taka 600 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €463 (Taka 47,868) | Taka 35,756 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (Taka 37) | Taka 2.30 | + 1511% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Taka 3,974) | Taka 1,613 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.68 (Taka 483) | Taka 269 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,712 prices entered by 452 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Greece is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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