Cost of living in Ireland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Taka 1,176) | Taka 263 | + 347% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 744) | Taka 344 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.65 (Taka 434) | Taka 162 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (Taka 102) | Taka 74 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (Taka 319) | Taka 112 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (Taka 210) | Taka 50 | + 324% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.18 (Taka 483) | Taka 581 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (Taka 191) | Taka 172 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (Taka 102) | Taka 26 | + 296% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.55 (Taka 237) | Taka 391 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (Taka 1,285) | Taka 1,738 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.47 (Taka 231) | Taka 103 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (Taka 131) | Taka 41 | + 219% | |
| Housing | + 227% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 227% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,252 (Taka 209,939) | Taka 59,451 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,700 (Taka 158,436) | Taka 33,978 | + 366% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (Taka 13,289) | Taka 4,046 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,521 (Taka 141,822) | Taka 35,113 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,092 (Taka 101,830) | Taka 15,590 | + 553% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 (Taka 9,037) | Taka 3,803 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (Taka 3,568) | Taka 1,167 | + 206% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €403 (Taka 37,603) | Taka 35,909 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (Taka 10,064) | Taka 13,069 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Taka 761) | Taka 431 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (Taka 1,326) | Taka 852 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Taka 7,337) | Taka 1,746 | + 320% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (Taka 3,521) | Taka 1,826 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Taka 8,377) | Taka 5,220 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (Taka 8,202) | Taka 4,121 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 116% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,344 (Taka 2,549,034) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (Taka 133) | Taka 96 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €120 (Taka 11,170) | Taka 2,898 | + 285% | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 141% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.65 (Taka 527) | Taka 133 | + 297% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (Taka 1,245) | Taka 498 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (Taka 5,418) | Taka 1,000 | + 442% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.69 (Taka 530) | Taka 400 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.24 (Taka 302) | Taka 164 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.44 (Taka 414) | Taka 356 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 (Taka 199) | Taka 84 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (Taka 219) | Taka 141 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Taka 1,506) | Taka 167 | + 803% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 155% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (Taka 3,470) | Taka 1,289 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Taka 2,108) | Taka 888 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (Taka 8,750) | Taka 2,301 | + 280% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (Taka 6,379) | Taka 1,790 | + 256% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Taka 1,054) | Taka 817 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.65 (Taka 340) | Taka 304 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.99 (Taka 558) | Taka 536 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €392 (Taka 36,509) | Taka 35,756 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.39 (Taka 36) | Taka 1.67 | + 2088% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (Taka 4,098) | Taka 1,882 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €13 (Taka 1,201) | Taka 272 | + 341% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,558 prices entered by 490 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 143% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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