- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (Taka 840) | Taka 328 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.78 (Taka 548) | Taka 415 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.02 (Taka 286) | Taka 169 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (Taka 67) | Taka 74 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.09 (Taka 198) | Taka 97 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 (Taka 127) | Taka 63 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.46 (Taka 423) | Taka 359 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (Taka 138) | Taka 146 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.87 (Taka 83) | Taka 24 | + 251% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (Taka 95) | Taka 304 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.83 (Taka 553) | Taka 2,421 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (Taka 186) | Taka 101 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (Taka 79) | Taka 44 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,064 (Taka 100,892) | Taka 42,189 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €757 (Taka 71,754) | Taka 32,498 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (Taka 11,235) | Taka 3,873 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €778 (Taka 73,769) | Taka 42,062 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €503 (Taka 47,662) | Taka 24,788 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 (Taka 8,375) | Taka 3,366 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (Taka 2,416) | Taka 2,008 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €395 (Taka 37,440) | Taka 43,783 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Taka 8,782) | Taka 14,583 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Taka 662) | Taka 292 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Taka 659) | Taka 606 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (Taka 7,374) | Taka 2,177 | + 239% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (Taka 2,753) | Taka 2,485 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (Taka 7,659) | Taka 4,501 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (Taka 8,742) | Taka 3,784 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,465 (Taka 2,509,270) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (Taka 144) | Taka 92 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (Taka 3,734) | Taka 2,504 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (Taka 505) | Taka 297 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Taka 745) | Taka 476 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (Taka 4,400) | Taka 1,238 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (Taka 344) | Taka 370 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (Taka 297) | Taka 304 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (Taka 402) | Taka 344 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (Taka 179) | Taka 90 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (Taka 222) | Taka 110 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Taka 1,155) | Taka 326 | + 255% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (Taka 2,510) | Taka 1,455 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Taka 1,200) | Taka 756 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (Taka 4,319) | Taka 2,663 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (Taka 4,033) | Taka 4,971 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Taka 684) | Taka 1,315 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (Taka 299) | Taka 516 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.49 (Taka 236) | Taka 564 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (Taka 49,165) | Taka 35,756 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (Taka 20) | Taka 21 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Taka 3,549) | Taka 2,557 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 (Taka 472) | Taka 228 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
94.815
BDT
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,911 prices entered by 813 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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