Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Taka 1,370) | Taka 535 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Taka 769) | Taka 449 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.72 (Taka 239) | Taka 240 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.97 (Taka 173) | Taka 102 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.33 (Taka 292) | Taka 133 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.53 (Taka 397) | Taka 80 | + 398% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.22 (Taka 370) | Taka 347 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (Taka 296) | Taka 207 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.45 (Taka 302) | Taka 26 | + 1052% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (Taka 541) | Taka 571 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Taka 1,143) | Taka 1,347 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.67 (Taka 147) | Taka 112 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.92 (Taka 168) | Taka 53 | + 217% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 188% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,021 (Taka 177,047) | Taka 43,087 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $907 (Taka 79,452) | Taka 21,416 | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $216 (Taka 18,954) | Taka 4,489 | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $829 (Taka 72,646) | Taka 37,342 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $496 (Taka 43,410) | Taka 20,129 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (Taka 13,146) | Taka 3,105 | + 323% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (Taka 3,855) | Taka 947 | + 307% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $330 (Taka 28,882) | Taka 36,542 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (Taka 9,995) | Taka 16,205 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Taka 1,237) | Taka 369 | + 235% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (Taka 1,447) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (Taka 3,975) | Taka 2,612 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (Taka 3,480) | Taka 3,117 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (Taka 6,628) | Taka 9,947 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (Taka 8,961) | Taka 6,827 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,570 (Taka 2,590,312) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (Taka 117) | Taka 91 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (Taka 5,402) | Taka 1,696 | + 218% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Taka 862) | Taka 296 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Taka 1,712) | Taka 1,395 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $54 (Taka 4,741) | Taka 1,191 | + 298% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Taka 721) | Taka 498 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (Taka 350) | Taka 208 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Taka 655) | Taka 690 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (Taka 433) | Taka 173 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.39 (Taka 210) | Taka 229 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (Taka 2,289) | Taka 304 | + 654% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Taka 4,017) | Taka 1,410 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (Taka 1,732) | Taka 885 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $92 (Taka 8,052) | Taka 1,939 | + 315% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (Taka 6,229) | Taka 3,617 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Taka 1,005) | Taka 1,328 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.17 (Taka 365) | Taka 393 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.57 (Taka 225) | Taka 594 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $448 (Taka 39,235) | Taka 35,756 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (Taka 3,796) | Taka 1,057 | + 259% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Taka 932) | Taka 264 | + 253% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,037 prices entered by 270 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
87.600
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 87% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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