Cost of living in Ireland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Taka 1,337) | Taka 535 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Taka 788) | Taka 449 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 (Taka 444) | Taka 240 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (Taka 105) | Taka 102 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (Taka 272) | Taka 133 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (Taka 234) | Taka 80 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (Taka 552) | Taka 347 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (Taka 197) | Taka 207 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (Taka 118) | Taka 26 | + 348% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.61 (Taka 242) | Taka 571 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (Taka 1,065) | Taka 1,347 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (Taka 222) | Taka 112 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (Taka 141) | Taka 53 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 299% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 299% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,198 (Taka 203,328) | Taka 43,087 | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,828 (Taka 169,171) | Taka 21,416 | + 690% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (Taka 16,221) | Taka 4,489 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,775 (Taka 164,281) | Taka 37,342 | + 340% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,188 (Taka 109,923) | Taka 20,129 | + 446% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (Taka 12,722) | Taka 3,105 | + 310% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (Taka 4,026) | Taka 947 | + 325% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 (Taka 35,696) | Taka 36,542 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (Taka 10,812) | Taka 16,205 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Taka 771) | Taka 369 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (Taka 1,294) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (Taka 6,842) | Taka 2,612 | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (Taka 3,352) | Taka 3,117 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Taka 7,573) | Taka 9,947 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (Taka 9,152) | Taka 6,827 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 170% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 170% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,584 (Taka 2,552,264) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (Taka 160) | Taka 91 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (Taka 10,964) | Taka 1,696 | + 546% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.17 (Taka 478) | Taka 296 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (Taka 1,665) | Taka 1,395 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (Taka 5,274) | Taka 1,191 | + 343% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.34 (Taka 494) | Taka 498 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (Taka 343) | Taka 208 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.49 (Taka 415) | Taka 690 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 (Taka 229) | Taka 173 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 (Taka 223) | Taka 229 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Taka 1,743) | Taka 304 | + 474% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ireland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (Taka 3,505) | Taka 1,410 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (Taka 2,379) | Taka 885 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €130 (Taka 12,015) | Taka 1,939 | + 520% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (Taka 6,734) | Taka 3,617 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Taka 1,055) | Taka 1,328 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (Taka 332) | Taka 393 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (Taka 585) | Taka 600 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (Taka 45,516) | Taka 35,756 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (Taka 8) | Taka 2.19 | + 268% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (Taka 3,997) | Taka 1,057 | + 278% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 (Taka 1,406) | Taka 264 | + 432% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,385 prices entered by 351 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 138% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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