- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Taka 1,239) | Taka 336 | + 268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 771) | Taka 411 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (Taka 419) | Taka 157 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (Taka 125) | Taka 74 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (Taka 370) | Taka 96 | + 283% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (Taka 213) | Taka 61 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Taka 605) | Taka 371 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (Taka 199) | Taka 145 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 (Taka 130) | Taka 23 | + 463% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (Taka 128) | Taka 277 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Taka 725) | Taka 2,526 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (Taka 196) | Taka 98 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (Taka 122) | Taka 42 | + 191% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,343 (Taka 130,885) | Taka 42,335 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €898 (Taka 87,496) | Taka 29,565 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (Taka 12,021) | Taka 4,531 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €799 (Taka 77,887) | Taka 38,416 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €561 (Taka 54,615) | Taka 21,466 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (Taka 12,084) | Taka 4,037 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Taka 2,215) | Taka 2,049 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €381 (Taka 37,084) | Taka 43,047 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (Taka 11,809) | Taka 17,643 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.73 (Taka 461) | Taka 302 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Taka 960) | Taka 484 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (Taka 8,221) | Taka 2,256 | + 264% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (Taka 3,342) | Taka 2,451 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Taka 8,771) | Taka 4,339 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (Taka 11,584) | Taka 3,732 | + 210% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,211 (Taka 1,969,074) | Taka 2,721,140 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (Taka 145) | Taka 94 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (Taka 3,432) | Taka 1,731 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 171% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Taka 895) | Taka 257 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Taka 899) | Taka 362 | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (Taka 8,041) | Taka 1,258 | + 539% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 (Taka 473) | Taka 431 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.47 (Taka 338) | Taka 255 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (Taka 296) | Taka 301 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 (Taka 213) | Taka 85 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (Taka 193) | Taka 104 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Taka 1,833) | Taka 326 | + 462% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Taka 3,124) | Taka 994 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Taka 1,636) | Taka 765 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (Taka 6,305) | Taka 2,781 | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (Taka 6,092) | Taka 2,512 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 830) | Taka 698 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (Taka 153) | Taka 268 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.96 (Taka 483) | Taka 555 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €481 (Taka 46,866) | Taka 35,756 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (Taka 24) | Taka 11 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (Taka 5,726) | Taka 3,613 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.27 (Taka 513) | Taka 237 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
97.425
BDT
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,372 prices entered by 1,163 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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