Cost of living in Italy compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 116% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Taka 2,023) | Taka 324 | + 524% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Taka 1,114) | Taka 492 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.31 (Taka 611) | Taka 196 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (Taka 153) | Taka 92 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.75 (Taka 432) | Taka 132 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.92 (Taka 336) | Taka 78 | + 330% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Taka 817) | Taka 608 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (Taka 255) | Taka 223 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (Taka 184) | Taka 33 | + 462% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (Taka 154) | Taka 384 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Taka 1,014) | Taka 1,400 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (Taka 224) | Taka 111 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (Taka 155) | Taka 70 | + 121% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 175% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,241 (Taka 142,773) | Taka 43,758 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €919 (Taka 105,719) | Taka 25,202 | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 (Taka 19,174) | Taka 3,035 | + 532% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €849 (Taka 97,692) | Taka 22,952 | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €709 (Taka 81,620) | Taka 18,549 | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (Taka 11,358) | Taka 7,137 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (Taka 2,602) | Taka 1,213 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €275 (Taka 31,704) | Taka 31,061 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (Taka 13,498) | Taka 17,904 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Taka 739) | Taka 417 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Taka 1,245) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Taka 9,090) | Taka 2,410 | + 277% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (Taka 4,243) | Taka 3,066 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (Taka 11,037) | Taka 6,410 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (Taka 11,226) | Taka 4,273 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,654 (Taka 2,952,232) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (Taka 212) | Taka 107 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Taka 4,159) | Taka 2,440 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 163% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 163% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Taka 966) | Taka 285 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (Taka 1,431) | Taka 513 | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €92 (Taka 10,590) | Taka 1,500 | + 606% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (Taka 808) | Taka 425 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (Taka 476) | Taka 333 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 (Taka 366) | Taka 376 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (Taka 233) | Taka 85 | + 174% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (Taka 274) | Taka 89 | + 209% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Taka 2,288) | Taka 445 | + 414% | |
| Entertainment | + 192% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 192% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Taka 4,610) | Taka 1,308 | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Taka 2,009) | Taka 852 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (Taka 8,550) | Taka 1,768 | + 384% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (Taka 9,488) | Taka 2,051 | + 363% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 1,044) | Taka 999 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.92 (Taka 221) | Taka 248 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.92 (Taka 566) | Taka 564 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €763 (Taka 87,777) | Taka 35,756 | + 145% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (Taka 34) | Taka 2.94 | + 1042% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (Taka 6,848) | Taka 2,601 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (Taka 629) | Taka 287 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,155 prices entered by 497 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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