Cost of living in Italy compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Taka 1,301) | Taka 266 | + 389% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 778) | Taka 345 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.40 (Taka 422) | Taka 165 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (Taka 120) | Taka 75 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.41 (Taka 327) | Taka 113 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (Taka 194) | Taka 48 | + 309% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Taka 623) | Taka 567 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (Taka 178) | Taka 170 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (Taka 127) | Taka 26 | + 381% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (Taka 119) | Taka 391 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Taka 632) | Taka 1,758 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.87 (Taka 179) | Taka 105 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (Taka 132) | Taka 40 | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,327 (Taka 127,277) | Taka 63,175 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €922 (Taka 88,403) | Taka 37,902 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (Taka 11,997) | Taka 3,909 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €820 (Taka 78,687) | Taka 40,867 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €622 (Taka 59,697) | Taka 18,408 | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (Taka 8,679) | Taka 3,440 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (Taka 2,324) | Taka 1,196 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (Taka 33,004) | Taka 36,941 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (Taka 11,598) | Taka 15,539 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.23 (Taka 502) | Taka 434 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Taka 1,010) | Taka 852 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (Taka 7,974) | Taka 1,999 | + 299% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (Taka 2,940) | Taka 2,365 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (Taka 8,348) | Taka 6,217 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (Taka 11,134) | Taka 4,173 | + 167% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,856 (Taka 2,192,080) | Taka 2,828,290 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (Taka 148) | Taka 96 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Taka 3,459) | Taka 2,639 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 149% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Taka 710) | Taka 205 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Taka 949) | Taka 492 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (Taka 8,160) | Taka 1,102 | + 641% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (Taka 582) | Taka 345 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.23 (Taka 310) | Taka 172 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (Taka 269) | Taka 415 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (Taka 228) | Taka 84 | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (Taka 186) | Taka 137 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Taka 1,587) | Taka 167 | + 852% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 112% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (Taka 3,533) | Taka 1,163 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Taka 1,649) | Taka 890 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 (Taka 8,441) | Taka 2,107 | + 301% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (Taka 5,934) | Taka 1,945 | + 205% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 852) | Taka 600 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.47 (Taka 141) | Taka 290 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.01 (Taka 481) | Taka 562 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 (Taka 44,173) | Taka 35,756 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Taka 14) | Taka 1.67 | + 748% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (Taka 5,673) | Taka 1,882 | + 201% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 (Taka 518) | Taka 271 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,220 prices entered by 601 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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