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Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (Taka 761) | Taka 303 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (Taka 846) | Taka 420 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 237 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Taka 169) | Taka 76 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Taka 254) | Taka 106 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Taka 59 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Taka 839) | Taka 355 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Taka 559) | Taka 154 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (Taka 298) | Taka 25 | + 1077% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (Taka 288) | Taka 393 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Taka 1,268) | Taka 1,924 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.00 (Taka 254) | Taka 102 | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (Taka 169) | Taka 50 | + 238% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 92% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,800 (Taka 152,211) | Taka 39,704 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $550 (Taka 46,509) | Taka 34,418 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,564 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,200 (Taka 101,474) | Taka 40,143 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $400 (Taka 33,825) | Taka 22,336 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,597 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $33 (Taka 2,791) | Taka 1,468 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 40,792 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 12,653 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 317 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (Taka 296) | Taka 563 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,187 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $15 (Taka 1,268) | Taka 2,145 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,980 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,868 | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,393,140 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (Taka 112) | Taka 87 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 3,138 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 272 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 579 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,088 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 319 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 319 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 385 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 92 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 117 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 270 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (Taka 2,706) | Taka 1,216 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (Taka 1,184) | Taka 736 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,511 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,227 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,143 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 322 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 420 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 1,592 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 224 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,726 prices entered by 309 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
84.561
BDT
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USD
Cost of living in Micronesia is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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