Cost of living in Portugal compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Taka 1,189) | Taka 324 | + 267% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Taka 882) | Taka 492 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (Taka 387) | Taka 196 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (Taka 104) | Taka 92 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.98 (Taka 342) | Taka 135 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.11 (Taka 242) | Taka 78 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (Taka 600) | Taka 608 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (Taka 213) | Taka 223 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (Taka 188) | Taka 33 | + 474% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (Taka 122) | Taka 384 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.20 (Taka 597) | Taka 1,406 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (Taka 255) | Taka 111 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.81 (Taka 93) | Taka 70 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 179% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,197 (Taka 137,396) | Taka 43,758 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €833 (Taka 95,588) | Taka 25,202 | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (Taka 15,608) | Taka 3,035 | + 414% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €898 (Taka 103,061) | Taka 22,952 | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 (Taka 69,526) | Taka 18,549 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €142 (Taka 16,285) | Taka 7,137 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Taka 3,383) | Taka 1,213 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €324 (Taka 37,215) | Taka 31,061 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (Taka 14,996) | Taka 17,904 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Taka 886) | Taka 417 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Taka 976) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (Taka 10,009) | Taka 2,410 | + 315% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (Taka 3,544) | Taka 3,066 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (Taka 8,625) | Taka 6,410 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (Taka 9,990) | Taka 4,273 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,050 (Taka 3,219,985) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (Taka 207) | Taka 107 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Taka 4,109) | Taka 2,440 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is 114% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.23 (Taka 600) | Taka 285 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Taka 875) | Taka 513 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (Taka 7,264) | Taka 1,500 | + 384% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.84 (Taka 440) | Taka 425 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 (Taka 437) | Taka 333 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (Taka 557) | Taka 376 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 (Taka 284) | Taka 85 | + 234% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (Taka 249) | Taka 89 | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (Taka 1,777) | Taka 445 | + 299% | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 136% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Portugal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (Taka 3,348) | Taka 1,308 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Taka 1,601) | Taka 852 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (Taka 4,700) | Taka 1,768 | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Taka 4,877) | Taka 2,051 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Taka 956) | Taka 999 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (Taka 321) | Taka 248 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.87 (Taka 215) | Taka 564 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €557 (Taka 63,980) | Taka 35,756 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (Taka 46) | Taka 2.94 | + 1479% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Taka 3,961) | Taka 2,601 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (Taka 592) | Taka 287 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,487 prices entered by 563 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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