- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,037 (Taka 771) | Taka 328 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥692 (Taka 515) | Taka 415 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥436 (Taka 325) | Taka 169 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (Taka 151) | Taka 74 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥287 (Taka 213) | Taka 97 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥777 (Taka 578) | Taka 63 | + 818% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥927 (Taka 689) | Taka 359 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥688 (Taka 511) | Taka 146 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥416 (Taka 310) | Taka 24 | + 1216% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥277 (Taka 206) | Taka 304 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,538 (Taka 1,144) | Taka 2,421 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥199 (Taka 148) | Taka 101 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥198 (Taka 147) | Taka 44 | + 235% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 148% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥228,794 (Taka 170,185) | Taka 40,945 | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥126,664 (Taka 94,217) | Taka 32,498 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,159 (Taka 15,739) | Taka 3,873 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥113,754 (Taka 84,614) | Taka 42,062 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥74,885 (Taka 55,702) | Taka 24,788 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,611 (Taka 9,381) | Taka 3,366 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,094 (Taka 3,045) | Taka 2,008 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥55,558 (Taka 41,326) | Taka 43,783 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,830 (Taka 12,519) | Taka 14,583 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥693 (Taka 515) | Taka 292 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,849 (Taka 1,375) | Taka 606 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,923 (Taka 5,150) | Taka 2,177 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,215 (Taka 3,135) | Taka 2,485 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,395 (Taka 6,244) | Taka 4,501 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,972 (Taka 10,393) | Taka 3,784 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,590,890 (Taka 1,927,191) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥145 (Taka 108) | Taka 92 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,257 (Taka 8,374) | Taka 2,504 | + 234% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (Taka 951) | Taka 297 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,016 (Taka 755) | Taka 476 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,622 (Taka 2,694) | Taka 1,238 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥630 (Taka 469) | Taka 370 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥707 (Taka 526) | Taka 304 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥455 (Taka 338) | Taka 344 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥137 (Taka 102) | Taka 90 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥217 (Taka 161) | Taka 110 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,939 (Taka 2,186) | Taka 326 | + 572% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,071 (Taka 3,028) | Taka 1,455 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,365 (Taka 2,503) | Taka 756 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥14,181 (Taka 10,548) | Taka 2,663 | + 296% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,768 (Taka 5,778) | Taka 4,971 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥964 (Taka 717) | Taka 1,315 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (Taka 362) | Taka 516 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥586 (Taka 436) | Taka 564 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥49,094 (Taka 36,518) | Taka 35,756 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (Taka 42) | Taka 21 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,451 (Taka 7,774) | Taka 2,557 | + 204% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥468 (Taka 348) | Taka 228 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.744
BDT
/
JPY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,401 prices entered by 691 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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