Cost of living in Nepal compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 28% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nepal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 268 (Taka 189) | Taka 532 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 1,296 (Taka 915) | Taka 488 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 322 (Taka 227) | Taka 263 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 92 (Taka 65) | Taka 98 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 219 (Taka 155) | Taka 134 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 72 (Taka 51) | Taka 96 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 539 (Taka 381) | Taka 329 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 191 (Taka 135) | Taka 203 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 57 (Taka 40) | Taka 27 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 260 (Taka 184) | Taka 530 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,163 (Taka 821) | Taka 1,346 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 203 (Taka 143) | Taka 112 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 37 (Taka 26) | Taka 58 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nepal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 42,415 (Taka 29,946) | Taka 43,087 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 20,545 (Taka 14,505) | Taka 21,416 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,927 (Taka 4,184) | Taka 4,489 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 41,833 (Taka 29,535) | Taka 37,342 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 27,334 (Taka 19,298) | Taka 20,129 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,818 (Taka 2,695) | Taka 3,105 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 858 (Taka 606) | Taka 947 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 38,124 (Taka 26,916) | Taka 36,542 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 14,014 (Taka 9,894) | Taka 16,205 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 1,335 (Taka 942) | Taka 369 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (Taka 353) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nepal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,492 (Taka 2,465) | Taka 2,612 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 4,209 (Taka 2,972) | Taka 3,117 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,825 (Taka 3,406) | Taka 9,947 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 6,825 (Taka 4,819) | Taka 6,827 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nepal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,642,260 (Taka 2,571,494) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 131 (Taka 93) | Taka 91 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,200 (Taka 847) | Taka 1,696 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 55% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nepal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 200 (Taka 141) | Taka 296 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 239 (Taka 169) | Taka 1,395 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,300 (Taka 918) | Taka 1,191 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 906 (Taka 640) | Taka 498 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 235 (Taka 166) | Taka 208 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 341 (Taka 241) | Taka 690 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 101 (Taka 72) | Taka 173 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 75 (Taka 53) | Taka 229 | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 301 (Taka 213) | Taka 304 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nepal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,317 (Taka 930) | Taka 1,410 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 717 (Taka 506) | Taka 885 | - 43% | |
| 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 | ₨ 3,422 (Taka 2,416) | Taka 3,617 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 599 (Taka 423) | Taka 1,328 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 182 (Taka 128) | Taka 393 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 258 (Taka 182) | Taka 594 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 83,540 (Taka 58,981) | Taka 35,756 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.67 (Taka 2.59) | Taka 2.19 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,679 (Taka 1,186) | Taka 1,057 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 280 (Taka 197) | Taka 264 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 729 prices entered by 281 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.706
BDT
/
NPR
Cost of living in Nepal is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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