Cost of living in Jersey compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 189% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jersey is 189% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jersey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 (Taka 2,556) | Taka 253 | + 909% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.93 (Taka 973) | Taka 518 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.45 (Taka 730) | Taka 234 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.65 (Taka 271) | Taka 91 | + 198% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.55 (Taka 746) | Taka 150 | + 397% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £4.85 (Taka 796) | Taka 78 | + 923% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (Taka 1,085) | Taka 476 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.20 (Taka 361) | Taka 307 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.13 (Taka 350) | Taka 56 | + 525% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.92 (Taka 479) | Taka 407 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £12 (Taka 1,890) | Taka 1,613 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.63 (Taka 432) | Taka 136 | + 218% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.95 (Taka 155) | Taka 72 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 348% | |||
| Housing in Jersey is 348% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jersey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,300 (Taka 377,326) | Taka 40,565 | + 830% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,000 (Taka 328,109) | Taka 22,239 | + 1375% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (Taka 24,608) | Taka 4,221 | + 483% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,111 (Taka 182,339) | Taka 50,272 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £700 (Taka 114,838) | Taka 31,111 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £101 (Taka 16,619) | Taka 5,000 | + 232% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £20 (Taka 3,281) | Taka 1,266 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £300 (Taka 49,216) | Taka 49,805 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £170 (Taka 27,889) | Taka 15,000 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6.00 (Taka 984) | Taka 568 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (Taka 2,102) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 347% | |||
| Clothes in Jersey is 347% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jersey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £120 (Taka 19,687) | Taka 2,505 | + 686% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £50 (Taka 8,203) | Taka 2,407 | + 241% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £90 (Taka 14,765) | Taka 5,268 | + 180% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £100 (Taka 16,405) | Taka 4,284 | + 283% | |
| Transportation | + 247% | |||
| Transportation in Jersey is 247% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jersey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £35,000 (Taka 5,741,913) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.55 (Taka 254) | Taka 110 | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £101 (Taka 16,502) | Taka 2,433 | + 578% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Jersey is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jersey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.30 (Taka 705) | Taka 250 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 308 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £44 (Taka 7,218) | Taka 1,500 | + 381% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.75 (Taka 615) | Taka 360 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.60 (Taka 262) | Taka 191 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.33 (Taka 383) | Taka 794 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.75 (Taka 451) | Taka 158 | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.00 (Taka 164) | Taka 200 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £20 (Taka 3,281) | Taka 205 | + 1499% | |
| Entertainment | + 192% | |||
| Entertainment in Jersey is 192% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jersey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £80 (Taka 13,124) | Taka 1,513 | + 767% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (Taka 3,281) | Taka 1,024 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £50 (Taka 8,203) | Taka 3,000 | + 173% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £120 (Taka 19,687) | Taka 3,597 | + 447% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (Taka 1,969) | Taka 1,519 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (Taka 492) | Taka 253 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £8 (Taka 1,312) | Taka 606 | + 116% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £355 (Taka 58,239) | Taka 35,756 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.54 (Taka 89) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £57 (Taka 9,351) | Taka 2,307 | + 305% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 325 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 241% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 408 prices entered by 189 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
164.055
BDT
/
GBP
Cost of living in Jersey is 241% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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