Cost of living in Japan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 87% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥941 (Taka 747) | Taka 228 | + 227% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥695 (Taka 551) | Taka 356 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥426 (Taka 338) | Taka 197 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (Taka 161) | Taka 76 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥244 (Taka 194) | Taka 107 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥653 (Taka 518) | Taka 57 | + 816% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥888 (Taka 705) | Taka 490 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥792 (Taka 628) | Taka 162 | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥389 (Taka 308) | Taka 30 | + 937% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥306 (Taka 243) | Taka 442 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (Taka 1,072) | Taka 1,508 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥185 (Taka 147) | Taka 103 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥246 (Taka 195) | Taka 41 | + 372% | |
| Housing | + 214% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 214% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥295,978 (Taka 234,815) | Taka 64,159 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥169,167 (Taka 134,209) | Taka 34,169 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,258 (Taka 20,039) | Taka 4,050 | + 395% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥144,655 (Taka 114,762) | Taka 39,073 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,593 (Taka 63,939) | Taka 22,885 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,235 (Taka 10,500) | Taka 4,140 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,060 (Taka 3,221) | Taka 1,099 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥55,604 (Taka 44,113) | Taka 37,254 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,692 (Taka 8,482) | Taka 15,000 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥778 (Taka 617) | Taka 411 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,599 (Taka 2,062) | Taka 621 | + 232% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,849 (Taka 5,434) | Taka 1,987 | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,780 (Taka 3,792) | Taka 2,314 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,249 (Taka 6,545) | Taka 6,592 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,511 (Taka 9,926) | Taka 4,454 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,585,890 (Taka 2,051,522) | Taka 2,966,090 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (Taka 107) | Taka 94 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,445 (Taka 8,287) | Taka 2,108 | + 293% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 156% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,225 (Taka 972) | Taka 129 | + 654% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,626 (Taka 1,290) | Taka 491 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,148 (Taka 4,878) | Taka 1,039 | + 370% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥812 (Taka 644) | Taka 405 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥655 (Taka 520) | Taka 230 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥501 (Taka 398) | Taka 411 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥170 (Taka 135) | Taka 82 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥229 (Taka 181) | Taka 100 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,983 (Taka 2,367) | Taka 240 | + 886% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,633 (Taka 2,882) | Taka 1,281 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,657 (Taka 2,901) | Taka 958 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,969 (Taka 10,289) | Taka 2,373 | + 334% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,422 (Taka 5,095) | Taka 2,103 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,122 (Taka 890) | Taka 1,179 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥445 (Taka 353) | Taka 284 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥556 (Taka 441) | Taka 633 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥52,544 (Taka 41,686) | Taka 35,756 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (Taka 32) | Taka 6.00 | + 429% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,497 (Taka 7,535) | Taka 1,420 | + 431% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥525 (Taka 417) | Taka 266 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,954 prices entered by 415 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 123% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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