Cost of living in Philippines compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Philippines | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php227 (Taka 443) | Taka 354 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php201 (Taka 392) | Taka 372 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (Taka 252) | Taka 189 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php98 (Taka 190) | Taka 91 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php122 (Taka 238) | Taka 156 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php91 (Taka 178) | Taka 83 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php197 (Taka 384) | Taka 697 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php167 (Taka 325) | Taka 209 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php106 (Taka 207) | Taka 37 | + 460% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (Taka 135) | Taka 488 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php512 (Taka 998) | Taka 1,255 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php100 (Taka 195) | Taka 130 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php70 (Taka 137) | Taka 57 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Philippines | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php90,105 (Taka 175,740) | Taka 48,251 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php45,191 (Taka 88,140) | Taka 35,702 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,651 (Taka 9,071) | Taka 3,885 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,029 (Taka 58,568) | Taka 61,660 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,248 (Taka 33,640) | Taka 33,185 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,538 (Taka 4,951) | Taka 3,381 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,968 (Taka 3,838) | Taka 945 | + 306% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,226 (Taka 25,796) | Taka 42,323 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,762 (Taka 11,239) | Taka 19,150 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php258 (Taka 503) | Taka 561 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php329 (Taka 641) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Philippines | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,280 (Taka 4,446) | Taka 2,028 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,644 (Taka 3,207) | Taka 3,683 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,084 (Taka 7,966) | Taka 7,920 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,780 (Taka 7,373) | Taka 4,630 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 35% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Philippines | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,331,570 (Taka 2,597,067) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php69 (Taka 135) | Taka 128 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php799 (Taka 1,559) | Taka 3,514 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 142% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Philippines | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php400 (Taka 780) | Taka 228 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php2,849 (Taka 5,556) | Taka 647 | + 759% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php928 (Taka 1,810) | Taka 1,685 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php215 (Taka 420) | Taka 409 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php225 (Taka 439) | Taka 325 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php179 (Taka 349) | Taka 468 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php84 (Taka 163) | Taka 94 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php105 (Taka 204) | Taka 172 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php311 (Taka 606) | Taka 640 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Philippines | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php960 (Taka 1,873) | Taka 1,598 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php654 (Taka 1,275) | Taka 896 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,611 (Taka 7,043) | Taka 1,777 | + 296% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,621 (Taka 3,161) | Taka 3,233 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php503 (Taka 981) | Taka 999 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php171 (Taka 333) | Taka 266 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php78 (Taka 151) | Taka 486 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php30,000 (Taka 58,511) | Taka 35,756 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (Taka 16) | Taka 10 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,765 (Taka 5,393) | Taka 1,738 | + 210% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php151 (Taka 295) | Taka 312 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,602 prices entered by 460 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.950
BDT
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Cost of living in Philippines is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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