Cost of living in India compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| India | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨374 (Taka 489) | Taka 324 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨334 (Taka 437) | Taka 492 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨169 (Taka 221) | Taka 196 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (Taka 75) | Taka 92 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨93 (Taka 121) | Taka 132 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (Taka 51) | Taka 78 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨241 (Taka 314) | Taka 608 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨154 (Taka 201) | Taka 223 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (Taka 40) | Taka 33 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 (Taka 220) | Taka 384 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨775 (Taka 1,013) | Taka 1,400 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (Taka 119) | Taka 111 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (Taka 49) | Taka 70 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in India is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| India | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨41,083 (Taka 53,688) | Taka 43,758 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨24,693 (Taka 32,270) | Taka 25,202 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,319 (Taka 6,950) | Taka 3,035 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,820 (Taka 32,435) | Taka 22,952 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,319 (Taka 20,020) | Taka 18,549 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,835 (Taka 7,626) | Taka 7,137 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨659 (Taka 861) | Taka 1,213 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,146 (Taka 40,702) | Taka 31,061 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,787 (Taka 15,404) | Taka 17,904 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨556 (Taka 727) | Taka 417 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨447 (Taka 585) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in India is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| India | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,463 (Taka 3,219) | Taka 2,410 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,850 (Taka 3,724) | Taka 3,066 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,405 (Taka 5,757) | Taka 6,410 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,221 (Taka 4,209) | Taka 4,273 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in India is 34% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| India | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,326,030 (Taka 1,732,890) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (Taka 136) | Taka 107 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,100 (Taka 1,438) | Taka 2,440 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in India is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| India | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨144 (Taka 188) | Taka 285 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨263 (Taka 344) | Taka 513 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨916 (Taka 1,197) | Taka 1,500 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨412 (Taka 538) | Taka 425 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨231 (Taka 302) | Taka 333 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨281 (Taka 368) | Taka 376 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨175 (Taka 229) | Taka 85 | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨102 (Taka 133) | Taka 89 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨312 (Taka 408) | Taka 445 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| India | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,442 (Taka 1,885) | Taka 1,308 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨601 (Taka 786) | Taka 852 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,460 (Taka 1,908) | Taka 1,768 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,961 (Taka 2,562) | Taka 2,051 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨720 (Taka 941) | Taka 999 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨226 (Taka 295) | Taka 248 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨180 (Taka 235) | Taka 564 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨50,214 (Taka 65,621) | Taka 35,756 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.43 (Taka 1.87) | Taka 2.94 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,609 (Taka 2,103) | Taka 2,601 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨265 (Taka 346) | Taka 287 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,493 prices entered by 1,489 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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