Cost of living in Italy compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 156% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Taka 2,431) | Taka 253 | + 860% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Taka 1,526) | Taka 518 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.51 (Taka 779) | Taka 234 | + 233% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (Taka 211) | Taka 91 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.29 (Taka 607) | Taka 150 | + 305% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.61 (Taka 511) | Taka 78 | + 557% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Taka 1,052) | Taka 476 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 (Taka 346) | Taka 307 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (Taka 228) | Taka 56 | + 308% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.62 (Taka 229) | Taka 407 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Taka 1,083) | Taka 1,595 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.54 (Taka 359) | Taka 136 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (Taka 203) | Taka 72 | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 210% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 210% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,450 (Taka 205,141) | Taka 40,565 | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €911 (Taka 128,875) | Taka 22,239 | + 479% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (Taka 21,924) | Taka 4,221 | + 419% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,013 (Taka 143,341) | Taka 50,272 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €724 (Taka 102,481) | Taka 31,111 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €143 (Taka 20,239) | Taka 5,000 | + 305% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (Taka 3,650) | Taka 1,266 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €295 (Taka 41,685) | Taka 49,805 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (Taka 19,829) | Taka 15,000 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Taka 1,110) | Taka 568 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Taka 1,482) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 228% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 228% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (Taka 11,916) | Taka 2,505 | + 376% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (Taka 6,310) | Taka 2,407 | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Taka 13,482) | Taka 5,268 | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (Taka 17,343) | Taka 4,284 | + 305% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,261 (Taka 3,999,659) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (Taka 251) | Taka 110 | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (Taka 5,004) | Taka 2,433 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 248% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 248% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Taka 1,344) | Taka 250 | + 438% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (Taka 2,082) | Taka 308 | + 576% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €106 (Taka 14,991) | Taka 1,500 | + 899% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.64 (Taka 798) | Taka 360 | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.89 (Taka 551) | Taka 191 | + 188% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (Taka 501) | Taka 794 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (Taka 289) | Taka 158 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (Taka 244) | Taka 200 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Taka 2,553) | Taka 205 | + 1144% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Italy | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (Taka 5,739) | Taka 1,513 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Taka 2,387) | Taka 1,024 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (Taka 10,298) | Taka 3,000 | + 243% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (Taka 8,719) | Taka 3,597 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 1,340) | Taka 1,519 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.56 (Taka 362) | Taka 253 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (Taka 728) | Taka 670 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €677 (Taka 95,861) | Taka 35,756 | + 168% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (Taka 7,231) | Taka 2,307 | + 213% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (Taka 827) | Taka 339 | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,479 prices entered by 327 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 131% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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