- Cost of Living
- Iceland
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iceland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 179% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iceland is 179% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,564 kr (Taka 1,730) | Taka 328 | + 428% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,737 kr (Taka 1,172) | Taka 415 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,138 kr (Taka 768) | Taka 169 | + 355% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 161 kr (Taka 109) | Taka 74 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 797 kr (Taka 537) | Taka 97 | + 455% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 625 kr (Taka 422) | Taka 63 | + 570% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,147 kr (Taka 774) | Taka 359 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 479 kr (Taka 323) | Taka 146 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 371 kr (Taka 251) | Taka 24 | + 965% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 393 kr (Taka 265) | Taka 304 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,917 kr (Taka 1,967) | Taka 2,421 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 291 kr (Taka 196) | Taka 101 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 331 kr (Taka 223) | Taka 44 | + 408% | |
| Housing | + 239% | |||
| Housing in Iceland is 239% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 261,752 kr (Taka 176,550) | Taka 42,189 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 241,367 kr (Taka 162,801) | Taka 32,498 | + 401% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,235 kr (Taka 8,253) | Taka 3,873 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 210,487 kr (Taka 141,972) | Taka 42,062 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 162,053 kr (Taka 109,304) | Taka 24,788 | + 341% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 22,017 kr (Taka 14,851) | Taka 3,366 | + 341% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,670 kr (Taka 4,499) | Taka 2,008 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 85,746 kr (Taka 57,835) | Taka 43,783 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,510 kr (Taka 13,834) | Taka 14,583 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,804 kr (Taka 1,217) | Taka 292 | + 317% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,491 kr (Taka 2,354) | Taka 606 | + 289% | |
| Clothes | + 214% | |||
| Clothes in Iceland is 214% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,967 kr (Taka 10,770) | Taka 2,177 | + 395% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,525 kr (Taka 6,424) | Taka 2,485 | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,996 kr (Taka 13,487) | Taka 4,501 | + 200% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,733 kr (Taka 19,380) | Taka 3,784 | + 412% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Iceland is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,426,470 kr (Taka 2,311,136) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 216 kr (Taka 145) | Taka 92 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,490 kr (Taka 7,750) | Taka 2,504 | + 209% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Iceland is 156% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,711 kr (Taka 1,154) | Taka 297 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,601 kr (Taka 1,080) | Taka 476 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 4,541 kr (Taka 3,063) | Taka 1,238 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 498 kr (Taka 336) | Taka 370 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 622 kr (Taka 419) | Taka 304 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 967 kr (Taka 652) | Taka 344 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 571 kr (Taka 385) | Taka 90 | + 326% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 kr (Taka 236) | Taka 110 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,582 kr (Taka 3,765) | Taka 326 | + 1057% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Iceland is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,466 kr (Taka 4,361) | Taka 1,455 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,094 kr (Taka 2,087) | Taka 756 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,063 kr (Taka 7,462) | Taka 2,663 | + 180% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,252 kr (Taka 6,240) | Taka 4,971 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,428 kr (Taka 1,638) | Taka 1,315 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 655 kr (Taka 442) | Taka 516 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,090 kr (Taka 735) | Taka 564 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 84,869 kr (Taka 57,244) | Taka 35,756 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 64 kr (Taka 43) | Taka 21 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,232 kr (Taka 5,552) | Taka 2,557 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,454 kr (Taka 981) | Taka 228 | + 330% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.674
BDT
/
ISK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,142 prices entered by 446 different people.
Cost of living in Iceland is 139% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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