Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 161% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Netherlands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (Taka 2,547) | Taka 270 | + 845% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (Taka 1,604) | Taka 530 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.67 (Taka 747) | Taka 212 | + 252% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (Taka 178) | Taka 92 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.58 (Taka 603) | Taka 144 | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (Taka 371) | Taka 87 | + 326% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Taka 968) | Taka 475 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (Taka 341) | Taka 301 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (Taka 246) | Taka 57 | + 336% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.57 (Taka 206) | Taka 427 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Taka 989) | Taka 1,461 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.03 (Taka 399) | Taka 137 | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (Taka 205) | Taka 73 | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 317% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 317% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Netherlands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,510 (Taka 330,772) | Taka 39,784 | + 731% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,138 (Taka 281,680) | Taka 22,029 | + 1179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €211 (Taka 27,805) | Taka 3,945 | + 605% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,694 (Taka 223,210) | Taka 75,922 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,400 (Taka 184,524) | Taka 37,731 | + 389% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €161 (Taka 21,280) | Taka 10,000 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (Taka 5,693) | Taka 1,355 | + 320% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €281 (Taka 36,996) | Taka 44,973 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (Taka 14,630) | Taka 9,570 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Taka 1,127) | Taka 533 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (Taka 2,223) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 174% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 174% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Netherlands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (Taka 11,868) | Taka 2,114 | + 461% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Taka 4,497) | Taka 2,450 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (Taka 13,242) | Taka 4,870 | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (Taka 14,447) | Taka 4,397 | + 229% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 159% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Netherlands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,635 (Taka 4,695,704) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (Taka 266) | Taka 119 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (Taka 11,147) | Taka 2,408 | + 363% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 116% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Netherlands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (Taka 569) | Taka 836 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Taka 1,787) | Taka 682 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (Taka 9,412) | Taka 1,500 | + 527% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (Taka 1,008) | Taka 360 | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.19 (Taka 553) | Taka 411 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (Taka 842) | Taka 625 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 (Taka 311) | Taka 102 | + 206% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (Taka 307) | Taka 129 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (Taka 3,793) | Taka 380 | + 899% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 143% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Netherlands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (Taka 7,528) | Taka 1,745 | + 331% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €29 (Taka 3,875) | Taka 1,011 | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (Taka 14,164) | Taka 3,000 | + 372% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (Taka 11,183) | Taka 3,597 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (Taka 1,975) | Taka 1,519 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.13 (Taka 544) | Taka 253 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Taka 886) | Taka 519 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €670 (Taka 88,302) | Taka 35,756 | + 147% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Taka 13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (Taka 7,200) | Taka 2,561 | + 181% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (Taka 1,343) | Taka 327 | + 310% | |
| TOTAL | + 195% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,250 prices entered by 379 different people.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 195% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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