Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Micronesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Taka 532 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Taka 488 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 263 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Taka 175) | Taka 98 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Taka 262) | Taka 134 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Taka 96 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Taka 868) | Taka 329 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Taka 578) | Taka 203 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (Taka 309) | Taka 27 | + 1024% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (Taka 298) | Taka 530 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Taka 1,312) | Taka 1,346 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Taka 112 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (Taka 175) | Taka 58 | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Micronesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (Taka 157,443) | Taka 43,087 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (Taka 48,107) | Taka 21,416 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,489 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (Taka 104,962) | Taka 37,342 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (Taka 34,987) | Taka 20,129 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,105 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (Taka 2,886) | Taka 947 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 36,542 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 16,205 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 369 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (Taka 306) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 28% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Micronesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,612 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (Taka 1,312) | Taka 3,117 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 9,947 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 6,827 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Micronesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,773,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (Taka 116) | Taka 91 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,696 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Micronesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 296 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 1,395 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,191 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 498 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 208 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 690 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 173 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 229 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Micronesia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (Taka 2,799) | Taka 1,410 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (Taka 1,225) | Taka 885 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 3,617 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,328 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 393 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 594 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 1,057 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 264 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 588 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
87.468
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in Micronesia is 38% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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