Cost of living in Portugal compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (Taka 853) | Taka 228 | + 274% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Taka 677) | Taka 356 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.87 (Taka 296) | Taka 188 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.66 (Taka 68) | Taka 76 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 (Taka 219) | Taka 106 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 (Taka 146) | Taka 57 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.14 (Taka 426) | Taka 511 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (Taka 140) | Taka 159 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (Taka 106) | Taka 30 | + 255% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (Taka 97) | Taka 448 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.32 (Taka 445) | Taka 1,484 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (Taka 201) | Taka 103 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (Taka 97) | Taka 42 | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,136 (Taka 117,099) | Taka 64,159 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €741 (Taka 76,373) | Taka 35,369 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (Taka 12,201) | Taka 4,449 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €743 (Taka 76,593) | Taka 39,073 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €501 (Taka 51,650) | Taka 22,885 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (Taka 8,956) | Taka 4,140 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Taka 3,003) | Taka 1,133 | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (Taka 38,965) | Taka 37,922 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (Taka 12,383) | Taka 15,038 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Taka 965) | Taka 360 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Taka 893) | Taka 621 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (Taka 7,567) | Taka 1,987 | + 281% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (Taka 3,177) | Taka 2,314 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (Taka 8,122) | Taka 6,592 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (Taka 8,263) | Taka 4,486 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,997 (Taka 2,679,524) | Taka 2,688,560 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (Taka 151) | Taka 94 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Taka 3,732) | Taka 2,108 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.35 (Taka 552) | Taka 129 | + 328% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Taka 815) | Taka 491 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (Taka 4,786) | Taka 1,039 | + 361% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (Taka 325) | Taka 405 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (Taka 381) | Taka 230 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.54 (Taka 364) | Taka 411 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 (Taka 126) | Taka 82 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (Taka 194) | Taka 100 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Taka 1,405) | Taka 240 | + 485% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (Taka 2,868) | Taka 1,281 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Taka 1,312) | Taka 958 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (Taka 4,127) | Taka 2,373 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (Taka 4,266) | Taka 2,103 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Taka 811) | Taka 1,179 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.04 (Taka 313) | Taka 284 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.79 (Taka 184) | Taka 632 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (Taka 51,156) | Taka 35,756 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Taka 16) | Taka 6.00 | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Taka 4,137) | Taka 1,524 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (Taka 500) | Taka 266 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
103.071
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EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,912 prices entered by 519 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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