Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 123% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Netherlands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Taka 1,774) | Taka 354 | + 401% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Taka 1,180) | Taka 372 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.54 (Taka 648) | Taka 189 | + 243% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (Taka 154) | Taka 91 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.59 (Taka 537) | Taka 156 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (Taka 364) | Taka 83 | + 338% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Taka 788) | Taka 697 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (Taka 262) | Taka 209 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (Taka 188) | Taka 37 | + 408% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (Taka 168) | Taka 488 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Taka 741) | Taka 1,255 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.21 (Taka 375) | Taka 130 | + 189% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (Taka 178) | Taka 57 | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 239% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 239% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Netherlands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,955 (Taka 228,794) | Taka 48,251 | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,637 (Taka 191,546) | Taka 35,702 | + 437% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €258 (Taka 30,178) | Taka 3,885 | + 677% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,398 (Taka 163,551) | Taka 61,660 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,114 (Taka 130,370) | Taka 33,185 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €153 (Taka 17,907) | Taka 3,381 | + 430% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (Taka 4,649) | Taka 945 | + 392% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (Taka 37,838) | Taka 42,323 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (Taka 17,769) | Taka 19,150 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (Taka 1,568) | Taka 561 | + 179% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (Taka 2,231) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Netherlands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (Taka 8,257) | Taka 2,028 | + 307% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (Taka 3,493) | Taka 3,683 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (Taka 9,215) | Taka 7,920 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (Taka 11,149) | Taka 4,630 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 87% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Netherlands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,745 (Taka 3,714,659) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.93 (Taka 226) | Taka 128 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (Taka 9,771) | Taka 3,514 | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 112% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Netherlands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.59 (Taka 420) | Taka 228 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (Taka 1,404) | Taka 647 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (Taka 5,325) | Taka 1,685 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (Taka 547) | Taka 409 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 (Taka 593) | Taka 325 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (Taka 609) | Taka 468 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (Taka 259) | Taka 94 | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.04 (Taka 355) | Taka 172 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Taka 2,831) | Taka 640 | + 343% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Netherlands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (Taka 5,903) | Taka 1,598 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Taka 2,864) | Taka 896 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (Taka 12,578) | Taka 1,777 | + 608% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (Taka 7,961) | Taka 3,233 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (Taka 1,645) | Taka 999 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.03 (Taka 355) | Taka 266 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.40 (Taka 632) | Taka 486 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €583 (Taka 68,184) | Taka 35,756 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (Taka 9) | Taka 10 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (Taka 4,007) | Taka 1,738 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Taka 973) | Taka 312 | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,699 prices entered by 462 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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