Cost of living in Japan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,041 (Taka 793) | Taka 264 | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥713 (Taka 543) | Taka 397 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥467 (Taka 356) | Taka 160 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥215 (Taka 164) | Taka 81 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥287 (Taka 218) | Taka 116 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥484 (Taka 369) | Taka 52 | + 614% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,246 (Taka 949) | Taka 434 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥610 (Taka 465) | Taka 186 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥381 (Taka 290) | Taka 25 | + 1058% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥267 (Taka 204) | Taka 426 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,801 (Taka 1,372) | Taka 1,872 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥223 (Taka 170) | Taka 102 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥242 (Taka 184) | Taka 41 | + 346% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 138% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥197,391 (Taka 150,343) | Taka 46,240 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥112,128 (Taka 85,402) | Taka 27,702 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,296 (Taka 11,651) | Taka 4,496 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥119,023 (Taka 90,654) | Taka 34,541 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥92,673 (Taka 70,584) | Taka 19,179 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥11,742 (Taka 8,943) | Taka 3,784 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,714 (Taka 2,829) | Taka 1,257 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥37,069 (Taka 28,233) | Taka 35,775 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,892 (Taka 8,296) | Taka 12,836 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥749 (Taka 570) | Taka 341 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,906 (Taka 1,451) | Taka 1,289 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,528 (Taka 4,972) | Taka 1,687 | + 195% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,644 (Taka 3,537) | Taka 1,618 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,956 (Taka 6,060) | Taka 4,829 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,013 (Taka 9,911) | Taka 3,696 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,936,380 (Taka 2,236,494) | Taka 2,174,310 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥143 (Taka 109) | Taka 95 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,633 (Taka 7,337) | Taka 2,580 | + 184% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 144% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,406 (Taka 1,071) | Taka 189 | + 468% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥929 (Taka 707) | Taka 588 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥8,740 (Taka 6,657) | Taka 914 | + 628% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥554 (Taka 422) | Taka 560 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥669 (Taka 509) | Taka 256 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥525 (Taka 400) | Taka 340 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥218 (Taka 166) | Taka 87 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥251 (Taka 191) | Taka 102 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,654 (Taka 2,022) | Taka 231 | + 773% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,633 (Taka 2,767) | Taka 1,040 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,165 (Taka 2,410) | Taka 878 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥15,347 (Taka 11,689) | Taka 2,026 | + 477% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,734 (Taka 5,129) | Taka 2,200 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥809 (Taka 616) | Taka 1,227 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥511 (Taka 389) | Taka 362 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥509 (Taka 387) | Taka 540 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥47,454 (Taka 36,143) | Taka 35,756 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥26 (Taka 20) | Taka 1.70 | + 1079% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,766 (Taka 6,677) | Taka 1,903 | + 251% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥477 (Taka 364) | Taka 270 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,578 prices entered by 342 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.762
BDT
/
JPY
Cost of living in Japan is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Angola is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 136% more expensive than in Bangladesh