- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Taka 1,237) | Taka 378 | + 227% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 767) | Taka 438 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.51 (Taka 432) | Taka 220 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (Taka 123) | Taka 74 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.66 (Taka 350) | Taka 102 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (Taka 198) | Taka 56 | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Taka 663) | Taka 330 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (Taka 186) | Taka 148 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (Taka 114) | Taka 24 | + 371% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (Taka 130) | Taka 318 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Taka 720) | Taka 2,478 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.90 (Taka 181) | Taka 101 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (Taka 105) | Taka 48 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,321 (Taka 126,315) | Taka 43,806 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €893 (Taka 85,389) | Taka 35,106 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (Taka 12,824) | Taka 3,522 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €809 (Taka 77,332) | Taka 46,238 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €547 (Taka 52,278) | Taka 24,863 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 (Taka 9,671) | Taka 2,602 | + 272% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (Taka 2,281) | Taka 1,713 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €368 (Taka 35,238) | Taka 41,130 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (Taka 10,495) | Taka 14,071 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.41 (Taka 422) | Taka 307 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Taka 950) | Taka 549 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (Taka 7,754) | Taka 2,210 | + 251% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (Taka 3,207) | Taka 2,415 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (Taka 9,180) | Taka 5,111 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (Taka 11,694) | Taka 3,953 | + 196% | |
| 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 | €21,830 (Taka 2,087,787) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (Taka 148) | Taka 88 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (Taka 3,368) | Taka 2,280 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 123% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Taka 821) | Taka 300 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Taka 824) | Taka 540 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (Taka 8,171) | Taka 1,187 | + 589% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.20 (Taka 497) | Taka 339 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.57 (Taka 341) | Taka 302 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.34 (Taka 319) | Taka 359 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.11 (Taka 202) | Taka 91 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (Taka 193) | Taka 107 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Taka 1,717) | Taka 300 | + 472% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (Taka 3,369) | Taka 951 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Taka 1,639) | Taka 760 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (Taka 6,751) | Taka 2,046 | + 230% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (Taka 6,458) | Taka 2,831 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 848) | Taka 1,364 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 (Taka 156) | Taka 305 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.21 (Taka 499) | Taka 501 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (Taka 43,459) | Taka 35,756 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (Taka 19) | Taka 22 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (Taka 6,251) | Taka 2,337 | + 168% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (Taka 514) | Taka 230 | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
95.640
BDT
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,881 prices entered by 1,112 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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