Cost of living in Japan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,145 (Taka 765) | Taka 532 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥719 (Taka 480) | Taka 488 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥437 (Taka 292) | Taka 263 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (Taka 141) | Taka 98 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥282 (Taka 188) | Taka 134 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥815 (Taka 544) | Taka 96 | + 466% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥951 (Taka 635) | Taka 329 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥984 (Taka 657) | Taka 203 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥421 (Taka 281) | Taka 27 | + 925% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥268 (Taka 179) | Taka 530 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,770 (Taka 1,182) | Taka 1,346 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥217 (Taka 145) | Taka 112 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥225 (Taka 150) | Taka 58 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 151% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥194,768 (Taka 130,121) | Taka 43,087 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥126,641 (Taka 84,607) | Taka 21,416 | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,178 (Taka 14,149) | Taka 4,489 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥142,258 (Taka 95,040) | Taka 37,342 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,836 (Taka 54,005) | Taka 20,129 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,643 (Taka 9,114) | Taka 3,105 | + 194% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,988 (Taka 2,664) | Taka 947 | + 181% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥59,521 (Taka 39,765) | Taka 36,542 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,809 (Taka 11,898) | Taka 16,205 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥665 (Taka 445) | Taka 369 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,700 (Taka 1,804) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,941 (Taka 5,305) | Taka 2,612 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,162 (Taka 2,780) | Taka 3,117 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,471 (Taka 4,991) | Taka 9,947 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,388 (Taka 10,281) | Taka 6,827 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 151% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,576,380 (Taka 1,721,238) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥161 (Taka 107) | Taka 91 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥16,725 (Taka 11,174) | Taka 1,696 | + 559% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,370 (Taka 916) | Taka 296 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,955 (Taka 1,306) | Taka 1,395 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,523 (Taka 2,354) | Taka 1,191 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥2,205 (Taka 1,473) | Taka 498 | + 196% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥648 (Taka 433) | Taka 208 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥409 (Taka 273) | Taka 690 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥143 (Taka 96) | Taka 173 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥184 (Taka 123) | Taka 229 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,583 (Taka 2,394) | Taka 304 | + 688% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,280 (Taka 2,859) | Taka 1,410 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,593 (Taka 2,401) | Taka 885 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,657 (Taka 13,800) | Taka 1,939 | + 612% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,242 (Taka 4,170) | Taka 3,617 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,034 (Taka 690) | Taka 1,328 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥533 (Taka 356) | Taka 393 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥526 (Taka 351) | Taka 594 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥58,872 (Taka 39,332) | Taka 35,756 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥41 (Taka 28) | Taka 2.19 | + 1158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥11,178 (Taka 7,468) | Taka 1,057 | + 607% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥554 (Taka 370) | Taka 268 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,187 prices entered by 294 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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