- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 38% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 355 som (Taka 427) | Taka 335 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 184 som (Taka 221) | Taka 428 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 113 som (Taka 136) | Taka 173 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 43 som (Taka 51) | Taka 74 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (Taka 114) | Taka 98 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 80 som (Taka 96) | Taka 58 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 171 som (Taka 206) | Taka 373 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 som (Taka 75) | Taka 148 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (Taka 33) | Taka 24 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 som (Taka 65) | Taka 338 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 575 som (Taka 691) | Taka 2,417 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 68 som (Taka 81) | Taka 101 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 som (Taka 41) | Taka 46 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 46,250 som (Taka 55,565) | Taka 42,612 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 26,667 som (Taka 32,037) | Taka 35,009 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,267 som (Taka 2,723) | Taka 4,026 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,667 som (Taka 28,433) | Taka 44,270 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,750 som (Taka 16,519) | Taka 26,672 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,167 som (Taka 1,402) | Taka 3,605 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,470 som (Taka 1,766) | Taka 2,007 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,333 som (Taka 24,428) | Taka 43,423 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,750 som (Taka 12,915) | Taka 14,696 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 575 som (Taka 691) | Taka 299 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 som (Taka 360) | Taka 545 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,327 som (Taka 2,796) | Taka 2,215 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,333 som (Taka 2,803) | Taka 2,647 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,078 som (Taka 4,899) | Taka 4,735 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,333 som (Taka 6,407) | Taka 4,152 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 54% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 som (Taka 1,201,403) | Taka 3,003,560 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (Taka 53) | Taka 93 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 757 som (Taka 909) | Taka 2,382 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 som (Taka 180) | Taka 419 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 522 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 som (Taka 1,201) | Taka 1,181 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 250 som (Taka 300) | Taka 370 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 185 som (Taka 222) | Taka 293 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 192 som (Taka 230) | Taka 361 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 som (Taka 88) | Taka 91 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (Taka 150) | Taka 107 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (Taka 360) | Taka 317 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,125 som (Taka 1,352) | Taka 951 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 442 som (Taka 531) | Taka 793 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 som (Taka 6,007) | Taka 3,706 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,175 som (Taka 2,613) | Taka 2,831 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 som (Taka 451) | Taka 1,364 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 som (Taka 120) | Taka 338 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (Taka 144) | Taka 501 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 19,750 som (Taka 23,728) | Taka 35,756 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 som (Taka 43) | Taka 22 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,625 som (Taka 4,355) | Taka 2,792 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 87 som (Taka 104) | Taka 232 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,667 prices entered by 372 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.201
BDT
/
KGS
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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