Cost of living in Portugal compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (Taka 840) | Taka 532 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (Taka 593) | Taka 488 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.81 (Taka 259) | Taka 263 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (Taka 77) | Taka 98 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 (Taka 226) | Taka 134 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.58 (Taka 146) | Taka 96 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.22 (Taka 389) | Taka 329 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (Taka 154) | Taka 203 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (Taka 106) | Taka 27 | + 286% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (Taka 105) | Taka 530 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.65 (Taka 428) | Taka 1,346 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (Taka 200) | Taka 112 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (Taka 77) | Taka 58 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,089 (Taka 100,344) | Taka 43,087 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €811 (Taka 74,713) | Taka 21,416 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (Taka 11,424) | Taka 4,489 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €729 (Taka 67,183) | Taka 37,342 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €570 (Taka 52,510) | Taka 20,129 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €127 (Taka 11,672) | Taka 3,105 | + 276% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (Taka 2,887) | Taka 947 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (Taka 35,255) | Taka 36,542 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Taka 8,719) | Taka 16,205 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Taka 703) | Taka 369 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Taka 669) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Taka 7,896) | Taka 2,612 | + 202% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (Taka 2,698) | Taka 3,117 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (Taka 6,451) | Taka 9,947 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (Taka 8,385) | Taka 6,827 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,730 (Taka 2,738,781) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (Taka 168) | Taka 91 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Taka 3,349) | Taka 1,696 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.64 (Taka 243) | Taka 296 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.35 (Taka 401) | Taka 1,395 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (Taka 4,788) | Taka 1,191 | + 302% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.63 (Taka 334) | Taka 498 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (Taka 314) | Taka 208 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.51 (Taka 416) | Taka 690 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (Taka 138) | Taka 173 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (Taka 202) | Taka 229 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Taka 1,262) | Taka 304 | + 315% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (Taka 2,237) | Taka 1,410 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Taka 1,294) | Taka 885 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (Taka 3,591) | Taka 1,939 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (Taka 3,723) | Taka 3,617 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Taka 602) | Taka 1,328 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.31 (Taka 213) | Taka 393 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.94 (Taka 179) | Taka 594 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €512 (Taka 47,156) | Taka 35,756 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (Taka 20) | Taka 2.19 | + 833% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (Taka 3,073) | Taka 1,057 | + 191% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (Taka 476) | Taka 270 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,329 prices entered by 492 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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