Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (Taka 763) | Taka 263 | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Taka 848) | Taka 344 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 162 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (Taka 170) | Taka 74 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Taka 254) | Taka 112 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Taka 50 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Taka 841) | Taka 581 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Taka 561) | Taka 172 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (Taka 299) | Taka 26 | + 1062% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (Taka 289) | Taka 391 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Taka 1,272) | Taka 1,738 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (Taka 254) | Taka 103 | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (Taka 170) | Taka 41 | + 313% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (Taka 152,677) | Taka 59,451 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (Taka 46,651) | Taka 33,978 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,046 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (Taka 101,784) | Taka 35,113 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (Taka 33,928) | Taka 15,590 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,803 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (Taka 2,799) | Taka 1,167 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 35,909 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 13,069 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 431 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (Taka 297) | Taka 852 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 1,746 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (Taka 1,272) | Taka 1,826 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 5,220 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,121 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,554,870 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (Taka 112) | Taka 96 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,898 | - | |
| 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 133 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 498 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 400 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 164 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 356 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 84 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 141 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 167 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (Taka 2,714) | Taka 1,289 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (Taka 1,187) | Taka 888 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 1,790 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 817 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 536 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 1,882 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 272 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,354 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
84.820
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in Micronesia is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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