Cost of living in Nepal compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 561 (Taka 411) | Taka 228 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 797 (Taka 584) | Taka 356 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 292 (Taka 214) | Taka 188 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 88 (Taka 64) | Taka 76 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 199 (Taka 146) | Taka 106 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 79 (Taka 58) | Taka 57 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 519 (Taka 380) | Taka 511 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 196 (Taka 143) | Taka 159 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 52 (Taka 38) | Taka 30 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 223 (Taka 163) | Taka 448 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,419 (Taka 1,040) | Taka 1,484 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 202 (Taka 148) | Taka 103 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 62 (Taka 45) | Taka 42 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 35% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 41,418 (Taka 30,342) | Taka 64,159 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 20,872 (Taka 15,290) | Taka 35,369 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 4,485 (Taka 3,285) | Taka 4,449 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 35,574 (Taka 26,061) | Taka 39,073 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 23,848 (Taka 17,471) | Taka 22,885 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,024 (Taka 2,216) | Taka 4,140 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,020 (Taka 747) | Taka 1,133 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 34,555 (Taka 25,315) | Taka 37,922 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 17,887 (Taka 13,104) | Taka 15,038 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 879 (Taka 644) | Taka 360 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 621 | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,105 (Taka 2,275) | Taka 1,987 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 3,892 (Taka 2,851) | Taka 2,314 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 7,075 (Taka 5,183) | Taka 6,592 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 5,399 (Taka 3,955) | Taka 4,486 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,928,530 (Taka 2,878,007) | Taka 2,688,560 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 104 (Taka 77) | Taka 94 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,426 (Taka 1,044) | Taka 2,108 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 307 (Taka 225) | Taka 129 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 358 (Taka 263) | Taka 491 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,300 (Taka 952) | Taka 1,039 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 294 (Taka 216) | Taka 405 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 420 (Taka 308) | Taka 230 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 358 (Taka 262) | Taka 411 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 167 (Taka 123) | Taka 82 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 116 (Taka 85) | Taka 100 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 641 (Taka 469) | Taka 240 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,740 (Taka 1,275) | Taka 1,281 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 743 (Taka 545) | Taka 958 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 2,919 (Taka 2,138) | Taka 2,103 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 864 (Taka 633) | Taka 1,179 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 270 (Taka 197) | Taka 284 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 512 (Taka 375) | Taka 632 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 85,309 (Taka 62,497) | Taka 35,756 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 6 (Taka 4.68) | Taka 6.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 2,087 (Taka 1,529) | Taka 1,420 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 259 (Taka 190) | Taka 266 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,697 prices entered by 368 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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NPR
Cost of living in Nepal is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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