- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Taka 1,276) | Taka 302 | + 323% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 788) | Taka 414 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 (Taka 436) | Taka 159 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (Taka 126) | Taka 74 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.92 (Taka 387) | Taka 96 | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (Taka 218) | Taka 60 | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Taka 625) | Taka 368 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (Taka 204) | Taka 145 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (Taka 136) | Taka 23 | + 485% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.40 (Taka 138) | Taka 276 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Taka 729) | Taka 2,525 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (Taka 194) | Taka 98 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (Taka 125) | Taka 44 | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,275 (Taka 125,698) | Taka 45,192 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €871 (Taka 85,899) | Taka 33,623 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (Taka 12,815) | Taka 4,624 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €787 (Taka 77,528) | Taka 38,672 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €541 (Taka 53,356) | Taka 23,451 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €128 (Taka 12,595) | Taka 4,030 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Taka 2,247) | Taka 2,183 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €390 (Taka 38,457) | Taka 43,433 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (Taka 10,856) | Taka 17,716 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.62 (Taka 455) | Taka 302 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Taka 958) | Taka 517 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 92% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Taka 8,472) | Taka 2,361 | + 259% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (Taka 3,342) | Taka 2,386 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Taka 8,951) | Taka 4,358 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (Taka 11,381) | Taka 3,865 | + 194% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,179 (Taka 1,989,044) | Taka 2,863,950 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (Taka 149) | Taka 92 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Taka 3,508) | Taka 2,188 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 160% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Taka 919) | Taka 283 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Taka 961) | Taka 492 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (Taka 8,020) | Taka 1,257 | + 538% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.29 (Taka 522) | Taka 328 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (Taka 355) | Taka 279 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.05 (Taka 300) | Taka 318 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.27 (Taka 223) | Taka 87 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (Taka 193) | Taka 116 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Taka 1,790) | Taka 314 | + 470% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Taka 3,262) | Taka 1,543 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Taka 1,642) | Taka 744 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (Taka 6,600) | Taka 4,335 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (Taka 6,321) | Taka 5,081 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 842) | Taka 698 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.59 (Taka 157) | Taka 323 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.92 (Taka 485) | Taka 482 | + 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €460 (Taka 45,348) | Taka 35,756 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (Taka 24) | Taka 22 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (Taka 5,754) | Taka 3,020 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (Taka 523) | Taka 231 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
98.570
BDT
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,065 prices entered by 1,152 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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