Cost of living in Japan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,035 (Taka 878) | Taka 253 | + 247% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥817 (Taka 694) | Taka 518 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥618 (Taka 524) | Taka 234 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥237 (Taka 201) | Taka 91 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥335 (Taka 285) | Taka 150 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥439 (Taka 372) | Taka 78 | + 379% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,195 (Taka 1,014) | Taka 476 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥822 (Taka 697) | Taka 307 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥509 (Taka 432) | Taka 56 | + 673% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥312 (Taka 265) | Taka 407 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,267 (Taka 1,075) | Taka 1,613 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥276 (Taka 234) | Taka 136 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥293 (Taka 248) | Taka 72 | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 241% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 241% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥365,082 (Taka 309,845) | Taka 40,565 | + 664% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥197,811 (Taka 167,882) | Taka 22,239 | + 655% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,132 (Taka 16,238) | Taka 4,221 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥145,654 (Taka 123,617) | Taka 50,272 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥106,059 (Taka 90,012) | Taka 31,111 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,349 (Taka 7,086) | Taka 5,000 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,448 (Taka 3,775) | Taka 1,266 | + 198% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥74,559 (Taka 63,278) | Taka 49,805 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,414 (Taka 21,569) | Taka 15,000 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,338 (Taka 1,136) | Taka 568 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,815 (Taka 2,389) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 116% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,315 (Taka 7,906) | Taka 2,505 | + 216% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,103 (Taka 4,331) | Taka 2,407 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,892 (Taka 8,396) | Taka 5,268 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,189 (Taka 10,345) | Taka 4,284 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,060,780 (Taka 2,597,686) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥169 (Taka 144) | Taka 110 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,198 (Taka 6,958) | Taka 2,433 | + 186% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 136% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,133 (Taka 1,811) | Taka 250 | + 624% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (Taka 2,165) | Taka 308 | + 603% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,337 (Taka 1,135) | Taka 360 | + 215% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥930 (Taka 789) | Taka 191 | + 313% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥622 (Taka 528) | Taka 794 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥224 (Taka 190) | Taka 158 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥188 (Taka 159) | Taka 200 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,604 (Taka 3,907) | Taka 205 | + 1804% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,908 (Taka 4,165) | Taka 1,513 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,881 (Taka 3,294) | Taka 1,024 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,212 (Taka 6,121) | Taka 3,000 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,269 (Taka 7,018) | Taka 3,597 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,244 (Taka 1,056) | Taka 1,519 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥547 (Taka 464) | Taka 253 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥674 (Taka 572) | Taka 606 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,659 (Taka 43,843) | Taka 35,756 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (Taka 44) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,530 (Taka 8,088) | Taka 2,307 | + 251% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥613 (Taka 520) | Taka 331 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 770 prices entered by 276 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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