Cost of living in Portugal compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (Taka 833) | Taka 264 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (Taka 560) | Taka 397 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (Taka 265) | Taka 160 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.64 (Taka 59) | Taka 81 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.19 (Taka 202) | Taka 116 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (Taka 139) | Taka 52 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 (Taka 426) | Taka 434 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (Taka 131) | Taka 186 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (Taka 85) | Taka 25 | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (Taka 87) | Taka 426 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Taka 554) | Taka 1,872 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (Taka 178) | Taka 102 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 (Taka 65) | Taka 41 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,071 (Taka 98,692) | Taka 46,240 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €673 (Taka 62,076) | Taka 27,702 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (Taka 9,980) | Taka 4,496 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €728 (Taka 67,069) | Taka 34,541 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €466 (Taka 42,982) | Taka 19,179 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (Taka 7,527) | Taka 3,784 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Taka 2,273) | Taka 1,257 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (Taka 32,224) | Taka 35,775 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (Taka 9,380) | Taka 12,836 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Taka 642) | Taka 341 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (Taka 709) | Taka 1,289 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 126% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (Taka 8,285) | Taka 1,687 | + 391% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (Taka 2,946) | Taka 1,618 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €71 (Taka 6,538) | Taka 4,829 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (Taka 7,898) | Taka 3,696 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,919 (Taka 2,389,304) | Taka 2,174,310 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (Taka 141) | Taka 95 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Taka 3,341) | Taka 2,580 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.46 (Taka 503) | Taka 189 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Taka 675) | Taka 588 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (Taka 4,559) | Taka 914 | + 399% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 (Taka 366) | Taka 560 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (Taka 280) | Taka 256 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.85 (Taka 355) | Taka 340 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (Taka 144) | Taka 87 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (Taka 210) | Taka 102 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Taka 1,103) | Taka 231 | + 376% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (Taka 2,382) | Taka 1,040 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Taka 1,176) | Taka 878 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (Taka 3,983) | Taka 2,026 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (Taka 3,731) | Taka 2,200 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (Taka 571) | Taka 1,227 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.30 (Taka 212) | Taka 362 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.37 (Taka 219) | Taka 540 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €451 (Taka 41,567) | Taka 35,756 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Taka 11) | Taka 1.70 | + 574% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Taka 3,504) | Taka 1,903 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (Taka 462) | Taka 270 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,374 prices entered by 390 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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