Cost of living in Ireland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 139% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Taka 1,889) | Taka 324 | + 483% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Taka 1,117) | Taka 492 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.76 (Taka 661) | Taka 196 | + 237% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (Taka 165) | Taka 92 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.44 (Taka 510) | Taka 135 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (Taka 361) | Taka 78 | + 363% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (Taka 637) | Taka 608 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (Taka 296) | Taka 223 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (Taka 157) | Taka 33 | + 380% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.64 (Taka 303) | Taka 384 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (Taka 1,547) | Taka 1,406 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.89 (Taka 331) | Taka 111 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.79 (Taka 206) | Taka 70 | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 434% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 434% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,590 (Taka 297,365) | Taka 43,758 | + 580% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,159 (Taka 247,803) | Taka 25,202 | + 883% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €248 (Taka 28,519) | Taka 3,035 | + 840% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,743 (Taka 200,092) | Taka 22,952 | + 772% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,440 (Taka 165,348) | Taka 18,549 | + 791% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €194 (Taka 22,273) | Taka 7,137 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (Taka 5,200) | Taka 1,213 | + 329% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (Taka 45,961) | Taka 31,061 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (Taka 9,193) | Taka 17,904 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (Taka 1,317) | Taka 417 | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Taka 1,722) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (Taka 8,657) | Taka 2,410 | + 259% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (Taka 4,853) | Taka 3,066 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Taka 10,556) | Taka 6,410 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (Taka 10,839) | Taka 4,273 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,217 (Taka 3,583,466) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (Taka 210) | Taka 107 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (Taka 10,523) | Taka 2,440 | + 331% | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 173% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.28 (Taka 606) | Taka 285 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (Taka 2,207) | Taka 513 | + 330% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (Taka 7,102) | Taka 1,500 | + 373% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (Taka 723) | Taka 425 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 (Taka 467) | Taka 333 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (Taka 747) | Taka 376 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.12 (Taka 358) | Taka 85 | + 321% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (Taka 273) | Taka 89 | + 208% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Taka 2,373) | Taka 445 | + 434% | |
| Entertainment | + 249% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 249% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (Taka 6,364) | Taka 1,308 | + 387% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Taka 2,814) | Taka 852 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (Taka 11,697) | Taka 1,768 | + 562% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (Taka 11,437) | Taka 2,051 | + 458% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (Taka 1,479) | Taka 999 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.62 (Taka 415) | Taka 248 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Taka 768) | Taka 564 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €601 (Taka 69,044) | Taka 35,756 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (Taka 35) | Taka 2.94 | + 1103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (Taka 5,943) | Taka 2,601 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (Taka 1,822) | Taka 287 | + 534% | |
| TOTAL | + 198% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,646 prices entered by 387 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 198% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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