Cost of living in Portugal compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Taka 1,596) | Taka 267 | + 497% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 1,111) | Taka 546 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.35 (Taka 461) | Taka 218 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (Taka 131) | Taka 92 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.29 (Taka 454) | Taka 154 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.94 (Taka 268) | Taka 88 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.76 (Taka 657) | Taka 475 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (Taka 259) | Taka 305 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (Taka 189) | Taka 56 | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (Taka 154) | Taka 407 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.60 (Taka 772) | Taka 1,595 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.19 (Taka 302) | Taka 137 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (Taka 117) | Taka 76 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 229% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 229% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,441 (Taka 198,685) | Taka 38,619 | + 414% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €964 (Taka 132,909) | Taka 21,828 | + 509% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (Taka 15,048) | Taka 5,017 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €955 (Taka 131,786) | Taka 25,126 | + 425% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €671 (Taka 92,529) | Taka 15,134 | + 511% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (Taka 11,905) | Taka 10,000 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Taka 3,455) | Taka 1,380 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (Taka 46,615) | Taka 44,973 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (Taka 16,795) | Taka 9,570 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Taka 892) | Taka 533 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Taka 1,335) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 177% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 177% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (Taka 11,276) | Taka 2,114 | + 433% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (Taka 4,306) | Taka 2,450 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (Taka 11,690) | Taka 4,870 | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (Taka 12,400) | Taka 4,397 | + 182% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,809 (Taka 3,697,699) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (Taka 235) | Taka 109 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (Taka 4,863) | Taka 2,433 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.04 (Taka 695) | Taka 836 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.52 (Taka 623) | Taka 682 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (Taka 8,385) | Taka 1,500 | + 459% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.22 (Taka 444) | Taka 360 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.45 (Taka 475) | Taka 411 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 (Taka 497) | Taka 625 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (Taka 214) | Taka 102 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (Taka 288) | Taka 129 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Taka 1,953) | Taka 380 | + 415% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Taka 4,426) | Taka 1,745 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Taka 1,758) | Taka 1,011 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (Taka 7,422) | Taka 3,000 | + 147% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (Taka 6,368) | Taka 3,597 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Taka 1,027) | Taka 1,519 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.74 (Taka 379) | Taka 253 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.11 (Taka 291) | Taka 580 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €417 (Taka 57,576) | Taka 35,756 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (Taka 25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Taka 4,773) | Taka 2,307 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.42 (Taka 748) | Taka 327 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,711 prices entered by 406 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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