- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portugal compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (Taka 870) | Taka 378 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.76 (Taka 548) | Taka 438 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.92 (Taka 278) | Taka 220 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (Taka 68) | Taka 74 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.11 (Taka 201) | Taka 102 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (Taka 133) | Taka 56 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 (Taka 419) | Taka 330 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.49 (Taka 141) | Taka 148 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (Taka 89) | Taka 24 | + 265% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (Taka 96) | Taka 318 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.57 (Taka 530) | Taka 2,478 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (Taka 191) | Taka 101 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (Taka 78) | Taka 48 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,085 (Taka 103,261) | Taka 43,806 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €770 (Taka 73,297) | Taka 35,106 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (Taka 12,067) | Taka 3,522 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €780 (Taka 74,239) | Taka 46,238 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €509 (Taka 48,402) | Taka 24,863 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €91 (Taka 8,615) | Taka 2,602 | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (Taka 2,481) | Taka 1,713 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (Taka 33,291) | Taka 41,130 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Taka 7,778) | Taka 14,071 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Taka 658) | Taka 307 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Taka 696) | Taka 549 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Taka 7,627) | Taka 2,210 | + 245% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (Taka 2,667) | Taka 2,415 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (Taka 7,879) | Taka 5,111 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (Taka 8,971) | Taka 3,953 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,407 (Taka 2,512,842) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (Taka 144) | Taka 88 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (Taka 3,625) | Taka 2,280 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.79 (Taka 551) | Taka 300 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Taka 845) | Taka 540 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (Taka 4,344) | Taka 1,187 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.57 (Taka 340) | Taka 339 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (Taka 311) | Taka 302 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.27 (Taka 407) | Taka 359 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (Taka 178) | Taka 91 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (Taka 231) | Taka 107 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Taka 1,173) | Taka 300 | + 290% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (Taka 2,488) | Taka 951 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (Taka 1,181) | Taka 760 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (Taka 4,334) | Taka 1,973 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Taka 3,986) | Taka 2,831 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Taka 665) | Taka 1,364 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (Taka 265) | Taka 305 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.42 (Taka 230) | Taka 501 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €501 (Taka 47,665) | Taka 35,756 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (Taka 26) | Taka 22 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Taka 3,545) | Taka 2,337 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (Taka 473) | Taka 230 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
95.158
BDT
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EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,529 prices entered by 776 different people.
Cost of living in Portugal is 38% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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