Cost of living in Japan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,023 (Taka 791) | Taka 324 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥714 (Taka 552) | Taka 492 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥519 (Taka 401) | Taka 196 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (Taka 153) | Taka 92 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥315 (Taka 243) | Taka 132 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥629 (Taka 487) | Taka 78 | + 524% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥962 (Taka 744) | Taka 608 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥902 (Taka 697) | Taka 223 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥574 (Taka 444) | Taka 33 | + 1256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥285 (Taka 220) | Taka 384 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,252 (Taka 968) | Taka 1,400 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥179 (Taka 138) | Taka 111 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥206 (Taka 159) | Taka 70 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 263% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 263% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥306,878 (Taka 237,283) | Taka 43,758 | + 442% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥171,772 (Taka 132,817) | Taka 25,202 | + 427% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥28,417 (Taka 21,973) | Taka 3,035 | + 624% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥157,603 (Taka 121,861) | Taka 22,952 | + 431% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥82,713 (Taka 63,955) | Taka 18,549 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥24,082 (Taka 18,620) | Taka 7,137 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,709 (Taka 3,641) | Taka 1,213 | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥47,482 (Taka 36,714) | Taka 31,061 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥32,093 (Taka 24,815) | Taka 17,904 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,313 (Taka 1,016) | Taka 417 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,878 (Taka 1,452) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,136 (Taka 4,744) | Taka 2,410 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,199 (Taka 4,020) | Taka 3,066 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,989 (Taka 6,950) | Taka 6,410 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,588 (Taka 10,506) | Taka 4,273 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,700,660 (Taka 2,088,197) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥165 (Taka 127) | Taka 107 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,143 (Taka 7,843) | Taka 2,440 | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 171% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,497 (Taka 1,931) | Taka 285 | + 579% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,967 (Taka 1,521) | Taka 513 | + 196% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,380 (Taka 4,160) | Taka 1,500 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥650 (Taka 503) | Taka 425 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥938 (Taka 725) | Taka 333 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥702 (Taka 543) | Taka 376 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥216 (Taka 167) | Taka 85 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥216 (Taka 167) | Taka 89 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,060 (Taka 3,139) | Taka 445 | + 606% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 147% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Japan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,579 (Taka 3,541) | Taka 1,308 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (Taka 2,784) | Taka 852 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (Taka 3,093) | Taka 1,768 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,999 (Taka 4,638) | Taka 2,051 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥954 (Taka 737) | Taka 999 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥472 (Taka 365) | Taka 248 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥583 (Taka 451) | Taka 564 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥67,950 (Taka 52,540) | Taka 35,756 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (Taka 40) | Taka 2.94 | + 1264% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,405 (Taka 7,272) | Taka 2,601 | + 180% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥592 (Taka 458) | Taka 292 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,368 prices entered by 355 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 114% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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