Cost of living in Ireland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 159% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Taka 2,293) | Taka 267 | + 758% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Taka 1,366) | Taka 546 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.35 (Taka 709) | Taka 218 | + 225% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (Taka 176) | Taka 92 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.68 (Taka 619) | Taka 154 | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.18 (Taka 421) | Taka 88 | + 381% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Taka 845) | Taka 475 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.85 (Taka 378) | Taka 305 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (Taka 220) | Taka 56 | + 294% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.95 (Taka 391) | Taka 407 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (Taka 1,941) | Taka 1,595 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.58 (Taka 474) | Taka 137 | + 247% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (Taka 206) | Taka 76 | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 478% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 478% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,535 (Taka 335,605) | Taka 38,619 | + 769% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,045 (Taka 270,810) | Taka 21,828 | + 1141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €245 (Taka 32,496) | Taka 5,017 | + 548% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,950 (Taka 258,170) | Taka 25,126 | + 928% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,436 (Taka 190,138) | Taka 15,134 | + 1156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (Taka 17,735) | Taka 10,000 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (Taka 4,176) | Taka 1,380 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €356 (Taka 47,107) | Taka 44,973 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (Taka 14,996) | Taka 9,570 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Taka 1,287) | Taka 533 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (Taka 2,252) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 221% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 221% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €105 (Taka 13,927) | Taka 2,114 | + 559% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Taka 4,674) | Taka 2,450 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (Taka 13,067) | Taka 4,870 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (Taka 14,070) | Taka 4,397 | + 220% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 146% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,990 (Taka 4,500,285) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (Taka 234) | Taka 111 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (Taka 10,356) | Taka 2,408 | + 330% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 129% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Taka 865) | Taka 836 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (Taka 2,269) | Taka 682 | + 233% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (Taka 8,353) | Taka 1,500 | + 457% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (Taka 803) | Taka 360 | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.87 (Taka 645) | Taka 411 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (Taka 829) | Taka 625 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (Taka 323) | Taka 102 | + 217% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.70 (Taka 358) | Taka 129 | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (Taka 2,912) | Taka 380 | + 667% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 151% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €62 (Taka 8,193) | Taka 1,745 | + 370% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Taka 2,968) | Taka 1,011 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (Taka 16,056) | Taka 3,000 | + 435% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (Taka 11,733) | Taka 3,597 | + 226% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (Taka 1,804) | Taka 1,519 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.18 (Taka 553) | Taka 253 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (Taka 1,005) | Taka 580 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €607 (Taka 80,367) | Taka 35,756 | + 125% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €1.50 (Taka 199) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (Taka 6,193) | Taka 2,307 | + 168% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €17 (Taka 2,295) | Taka 330 | + 594% | |
| TOTAL | + 203% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 872 prices entered by 280 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 203% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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