- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,006 (Taka 780) | Taka 379 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥711 (Taka 551) | Taka 426 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥445 (Taka 345) | Taka 223 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (Taka 154) | Taka 75 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥270 (Taka 209) | Taka 102 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥689 (Taka 535) | Taka 56 | + 855% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥889 (Taka 689) | Taka 330 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥637 (Taka 494) | Taka 148 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥430 (Taka 333) | Taka 24 | + 1271% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥262 (Taka 203) | Taka 318 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,549 (Taka 1,201) | Taka 2,478 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥212 (Taka 165) | Taka 101 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥195 (Taka 151) | Taka 47 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 167% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥242,113 (Taka 187,722) | Taka 43,370 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥121,422 (Taka 94,144) | Taka 35,222 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,895 (Taka 16,976) | Taka 3,522 | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥116,929 (Taka 90,661) | Taka 46,238 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥79,022 (Taka 61,270) | Taka 24,863 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,611 (Taka 9,778) | Taka 2,602 | + 276% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,156 (Taka 3,222) | Taka 1,743 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥55,558 (Taka 43,077) | Taka 41,009 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,830 (Taka 13,049) | Taka 14,235 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥693 (Taka 537) | Taka 307 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,827 (Taka 1,416) | Taka 549 | + 158% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,207 (Taka 5,588) | Taka 2,195 | + 155% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,012 (Taka 3,111) | Taka 2,371 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,544 (Taka 6,624) | Taka 4,982 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,007 (Taka 11,636) | Taka 3,904 | + 198% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,657,440 (Taka 2,060,443) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥147 (Taka 114) | Taka 88 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,877 (Taka 9,209) | Taka 2,280 | + 304% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 92% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (Taka 991) | Taka 300 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,016 (Taka 787) | Taka 540 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,123 (Taka 3,197) | Taka 1,213 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥630 (Taka 488) | Taka 339 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥711 (Taka 551) | Taka 312 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥484 (Taka 375) | Taka 361 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥145 (Taka 112) | Taka 91 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥213 (Taka 165) | Taka 107 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,946 (Taka 2,284) | Taka 308 | + 642% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 87% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,119 (Taka 3,194) | Taka 951 | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,373 (Taka 2,615) | Taka 760 | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,005 (Taka 9,308) | Taka 2,046 | + 355% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,157 (Taka 6,325) | Taka 2,831 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥903 (Taka 700) | Taka 1,364 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥498 (Taka 386) | Taka 300 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥551 (Taka 427) | Taka 501 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥49,094 (Taka 38,065) | Taka 35,756 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (Taka 43) | Taka 22 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,056 (Taka 7,797) | Taka 2,792 | + 179% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥474 (Taka 368) | Taka 232 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.775
BDT
/
JPY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,034 prices entered by 662 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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