Cost of living in Nepal compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nepal is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nepal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 443 (Taka 361) | Taka 324 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 537 (Taka 438) | Taka 492 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 310 (Taka 252) | Taka 196 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 87 (Taka 71) | Taka 92 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 253 (Taka 206) | Taka 132 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 76 (Taka 62) | Taka 78 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 449 (Taka 366) | Taka 608 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 221 (Taka 180) | Taka 223 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 54 (Taka 44) | Taka 33 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 292 (Taka 238) | Taka 384 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 1,500 (Taka 1,222) | Taka 1,400 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 236 (Taka 193) | Taka 111 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 55 (Taka 45) | Taka 70 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Nepal is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nepal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 136,375 (Taka 111,139) | Taka 43,758 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 40,000 (Taka 32,598) | Taka 25,202 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 17,253 (Taka 14,060) | Taka 3,035 | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 60,082 (Taka 48,964) | Taka 22,952 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 31,723 (Taka 25,853) | Taka 18,549 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 6,142 (Taka 5,006) | Taka 7,137 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,252 (Taka 1,020) | Taka 1,213 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨ 34,561 (Taka 28,165) | Taka 31,061 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 24,022 (Taka 19,577) | Taka 17,904 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 628 (Taka 512) | Taka 417 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (Taka 407) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Nepal is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nepal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,695 (Taka 3,011) | Taka 2,410 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 2,905 (Taka 2,367) | Taka 3,066 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 4,749 (Taka 3,870) | Taka 6,410 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 4,240 (Taka 3,455) | Taka 4,273 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Nepal is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nepal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,204,190 (Taka 4,241,167) | Taka 4,000,000 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 175 (Taka 143) | Taka 107 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 3,663 (Taka 2,985) | Taka 2,440 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Nepal is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nepal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 273 (Taka 223) | Taka 285 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 150 (Taka 122) | Taka 513 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨ 1,271 (Taka 1,036) | Taka 1,500 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 285 (Taka 232) | Taka 425 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 495 (Taka 403) | Taka 333 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 447 (Taka 364) | Taka 376 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 190 (Taka 155) | Taka 85 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 85 (Taka 69) | Taka 89 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 402 (Taka 328) | Taka 445 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Nepal is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Nepal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 1,500 (Taka 1,222) | Taka 1,308 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 632 (Taka 515) | Taka 852 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 3,000 (Taka 2,445) | Taka 1,768 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,978 (Taka 3,242) | Taka 2,051 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 3,467 (Taka 2,826) | Taka 999 | + 183% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 384 (Taka 313) | Taka 248 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 409 (Taka 333) | Taka 564 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 50,000 (Taka 40,748) | Taka 35,756 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 3.00 (Taka 2.44) | Taka 2.94 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,782 (Taka 1,453) | Taka 2,601 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 319 (Taka 260) | Taka 287 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 967 prices entered by 330 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nepal is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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