Cost of living in Italy compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Taka 1,350) | Taka 230 | + 487% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 803) | Taka 376 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 (Taka 456) | Taka 184 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (Taka 131) | Taka 80 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.54 (Taka 366) | Taka 105 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (Taka 228) | Taka 54 | + 325% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Taka 687) | Taka 526 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (Taka 207) | Taka 159 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (Taka 130) | Taka 28 | + 362% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (Taka 136) | Taka 442 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Taka 725) | Taka 1,478 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (Taka 190) | Taka 102 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (Taka 110) | Taka 45 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,135 (Taka 117,130) | Taka 64,159 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (Taka 87,368) | Taka 34,477 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (Taka 12,797) | Taka 4,050 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (Taka 86,845) | Taka 39,073 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €548 (Taka 56,552) | Taka 22,885 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (Taka 9,093) | Taka 4,140 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (Taka 2,634) | Taka 1,099 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (Taka 37,357) | Taka 37,254 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (Taka 11,087) | Taka 15,000 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.63 (Taka 581) | Taka 411 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Taka 1,029) | Taka 621 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Taka 8,211) | Taka 1,987 | + 313% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Taka 3,465) | Taka 2,314 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (Taka 8,035) | Taka 4,295 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (Taka 11,279) | Taka 4,454 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,630 (Taka 2,438,261) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (Taka 148) | Taka 94 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Taka 3,713) | Taka 1,477 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 129% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (Taka 500) | Taka 129 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Taka 874) | Taka 491 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (Taka 7,384) | Taka 1,039 | + 611% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (Taka 531) | Taka 405 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 (Taka 328) | Taka 230 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.56 (Taka 264) | Taka 411 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (Taka 210) | Taka 82 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (Taka 190) | Taka 100 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Taka 1,793) | Taka 240 | + 647% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Taka 3,416) | Taka 1,281 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Taka 1,857) | Taka 958 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (Taka 10,572) | Taka 2,373 | + 345% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (Taka 6,763) | Taka 2,103 | + 222% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 962) | Taka 1,179 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (Taka 168) | Taka 284 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 (Taka 502) | Taka 650 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (Taka 47,898) | Taka 35,756 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (Taka 16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (Taka 5,140) | Taka 1,420 | + 262% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 (Taka 574) | Taka 259 | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
103.185
BDT
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,640 prices entered by 498 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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