- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Taka 1,253) | Taka 328 | + 282% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 757) | Taka 415 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.49 (Taka 427) | Taka 169 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (Taka 122) | Taka 74 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.88 (Taka 369) | Taka 97 | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (Taka 207) | Taka 63 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Taka 603) | Taka 359 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (Taka 197) | Taka 146 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (Taka 126) | Taka 24 | + 437% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (Taka 127) | Taka 304 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Taka 717) | Taka 2,421 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (Taka 184) | Taka 101 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (Taka 118) | Taka 44 | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,305 (Taka 123,877) | Taka 42,189 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €882 (Taka 83,698) | Taka 32,498 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (Taka 12,513) | Taka 3,873 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €762 (Taka 72,284) | Taka 42,062 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €525 (Taka 49,855) | Taka 24,788 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (Taka 11,780) | Taka 3,366 | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Taka 2,225) | Taka 2,008 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (Taka 37,191) | Taka 43,783 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (Taka 10,730) | Taka 14,583 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.48 (Taka 425) | Taka 292 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Taka 927) | Taka 606 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (Taka 8,095) | Taka 2,177 | + 272% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (Taka 3,089) | Taka 2,485 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Taka 8,705) | Taka 4,501 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (Taka 10,633) | Taka 3,784 | + 181% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 1% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,683 (Taka 1,868,336) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (Taka 144) | Taka 92 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Taka 3,402) | Taka 2,504 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 142% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (Taka 904) | Taka 297 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Taka 831) | Taka 476 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (Taka 8,150) | Taka 1,238 | + 559% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.09 (Taka 483) | Taka 370 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (Taka 341) | Taka 304 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (Taka 280) | Taka 344 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 (Taka 213) | Taka 90 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Taka 190) | Taka 110 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Taka 1,707) | Taka 326 | + 424% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Taka 3,165) | Taka 1,455 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Taka 1,583) | Taka 756 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (Taka 6,078) | Taka 2,663 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (Taka 6,110) | Taka 4,971 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 814) | Taka 1,315 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (Taka 150) | Taka 516 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (Taka 472) | Taka 564 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (Taka 43,449) | Taka 35,756 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (Taka 23) | Taka 21 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (Taka 5,431) | Taka 2,557 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (Taka 504) | Taka 228 | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
94.921
BDT
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,315 prices entered by 1,148 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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