- Cost of Living
- Iceland
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iceland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 162% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,497 kr (Taka 1,723) | Taka 381 | + 352% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,740 kr (Taka 1,201) | Taka 426 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,114 kr (Taka 769) | Taka 225 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 160 kr (Taka 111) | Taka 75 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 771 kr (Taka 532) | Taka 102 | + 424% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 581 kr (Taka 401) | Taka 56 | + 617% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,197 kr (Taka 826) | Taka 370 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 475 kr (Taka 328) | Taka 148 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 405 kr (Taka 279) | Taka 25 | + 1035% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 378 kr (Taka 261) | Taka 317 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,900 kr (Taka 2,001) | Taka 2,417 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 285 kr (Taka 196) | Taka 101 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 294 kr (Taka 203) | Taka 47 | + 333% | |
| Housing | + 257% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 257% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 256,996 kr (Taka 177,395) | Taka 42,771 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 230,782 kr (Taka 159,300) | Taka 34,396 | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,677 kr (Taka 16,344) | Taka 3,954 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 215,925 kr (Taka 149,045) | Taka 44,270 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 167,852 kr (Taka 115,862) | Taka 26,672 | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 32,849 kr (Taka 22,674) | Taka 3,605 | + 529% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,272 kr (Taka 4,329) | Taka 2,007 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 93,926 kr (Taka 64,833) | Taka 46,846 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,588 kr (Taka 16,282) | Taka 14,696 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,696 kr (Taka 1,171) | Taka 299 | + 292% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,737 kr (Taka 2,580) | Taka 545 | + 374% | |
| Clothes | + 230% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 230% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 16,841 kr (Taka 11,625) | Taka 2,215 | + 425% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,359 kr (Taka 7,150) | Taka 2,647 | + 170% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,522 kr (Taka 15,546) | Taka 4,735 | + 228% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,554 kr (Taka 20,400) | Taka 4,152 | + 391% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,391,240 kr (Taka 2,340,845) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 216 kr (Taka 149) | Taka 85 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,375 kr (Taka 7,852) | Taka 2,190 | + 259% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 129% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,318 kr (Taka 910) | Taka 419 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,601 kr (Taka 1,105) | Taka 522 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,541 kr (Taka 3,135) | Taka 1,181 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 498 kr (Taka 344) | Taka 370 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 594 kr (Taka 410) | Taka 312 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 855 kr (Taka 590) | Taka 361 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 510 kr (Taka 352) | Taka 91 | + 285% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 363 kr (Taka 251) | Taka 107 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,730 kr (Taka 3,955) | Taka 308 | + 1184% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 116% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,908 kr (Taka 4,078) | Taka 951 | + 329% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,095 kr (Taka 2,136) | Taka 760 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,691 kr (Taka 6,689) | Taka 2,046 | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,707 kr (Taka 7,390) | Taka 2,831 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,422 kr (Taka 1,671) | Taka 1,364 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 636 kr (Taka 439) | Taka 300 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,080 kr (Taka 746) | Taka 501 | + 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 84,869 kr (Taka 58,582) | Taka 35,756 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 64 kr (Taka 44) | Taka 22 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,011 kr (Taka 5,530) | Taka 2,792 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,448 kr (Taka 1,000) | Taka 232 | + 331% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.690
BDT
/
ISK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,763 prices entered by 424 different people.
Cost of living in Iceland is 155% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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