Cost of living in Kiribati compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kiribati | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (Taka 935) | Taka 253 | + 269% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 (Taka 2,337) | Taka 506 | + 362% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 234 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 (Taka 296) | Taka 91 | + 226% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (Taka 654) | Taka 150 | + 336% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Taka 78 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 476 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Taka 307 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Taka 56 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 (Taka 234) | Taka 407 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (Taka 1,558) | Taka 1,609 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Taka 136 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Taka 72 | - | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Kiribati is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kiribati | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 (Taka 75,021) | Taka 40,565 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 (Taka 66,779) | Taka 22,239 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (Taka 25,045) | Taka 4,221 | + 493% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 50,272 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 31,111 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 (Taka 4,675) | Taka 5,000 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,266 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 49,805 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (Taka 1,558) | Taka 568 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kiribati | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,505 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,407 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 5,268 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,284 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kiribati is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kiribati | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 110 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,433 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiribati is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kiribati | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 250 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 308 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 360 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 191 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 794 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 (Taka 467) | Taka 158 | + 195% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 200 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 205 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiribati is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kiribati | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$12 (Taka 935) | Taka 1,513 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 1,024 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 3,597 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,519 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 253 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 (Taka 234) | Taka 580 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,307 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$15 (Taka 1,143) | Taka 327 | + 249% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 407 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
77.913
BDT
/
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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