Cost of living in Italy compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Taka 1,455) | Taka 532 | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Taka 798) | Taka 488 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.57 (Taka 516) | Taka 263 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (Taka 123) | Taka 98 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 (Taka 325) | Taka 134 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (Taka 230) | Taka 96 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Taka 620) | Taka 329 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (Taka 206) | Taka 203 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (Taka 158) | Taka 27 | + 476% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (Taka 122) | Taka 530 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Taka 606) | Taka 1,346 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (Taka 165) | Taka 112 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (Taka 124) | Taka 58 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,109 (Taka 102,585) | Taka 43,087 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €764 (Taka 70,693) | Taka 21,416 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (Taka 18,506) | Taka 4,489 | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €695 (Taka 64,326) | Taka 37,342 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €563 (Taka 52,064) | Taka 20,129 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 (Taka 12,220) | Taka 3,105 | + 294% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (Taka 2,367) | Taka 947 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (Taka 35,429) | Taka 36,542 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (Taka 12,347) | Taka 16,205 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.29 (Taka 397) | Taka 369 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Taka 927) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (Taka 6,739) | Taka 2,612 | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Taka 3,167) | Taka 3,117 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (Taka 7,712) | Taka 9,947 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (Taka 11,218) | Taka 6,827 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,424 (Taka 2,352,874) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (Taka 159) | Taka 91 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Taka 3,376) | Taka 1,696 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (Taka 888) | Taka 296 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Taka 786) | Taka 1,395 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (Taka 7,695) | Taka 1,191 | + 546% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.82 (Taka 446) | Taka 498 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (Taka 285) | Taka 208 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (Taka 263) | Taka 690 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (Taka 211) | Taka 173 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (Taka 165) | Taka 229 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Taka 1,502) | Taka 304 | + 395% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (Taka 3,783) | Taka 1,410 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Taka 1,545) | Taka 885 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (Taka 5,188) | Taka 1,939 | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (Taka 6,697) | Taka 3,617 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 845) | Taka 1,328 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.67 (Taka 155) | Taka 393 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.07 (Taka 470) | Taka 594 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (Taka 47,591) | Taka 35,756 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Taka 16) | Taka 2.19 | + 608% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (Taka 4,813) | Taka 1,057 | + 355% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (Taka 541) | Taka 264 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,166 prices entered by 426 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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