Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 136% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (Taka 1,850) | Taka 324 | + 471% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Taka 942) | Taka 492 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.72 (Taka 399) | Taka 196 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (Taka 257) | Taka 92 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.70 (Taka 504) | Taka 135 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.71 (Taka 397) | Taka 78 | + 410% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Taka 892) | Taka 608 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.05 (Taka 434) | Taka 223 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.64 (Taka 283) | Taka 33 | + 764% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (Taka 301) | Taka 384 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (Taka 2,160) | Taka 1,406 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.61 (Taka 172) | Taka 111 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (Taka 218) | Taka 70 | + 210% | |
| Housing | + 322% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 322% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,433 (Taka 260,868) | Taka 43,758 | + 496% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,435 (Taka 153,806) | Taka 25,202 | + 510% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $277 (Taka 29,692) | Taka 3,035 | + 878% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,325 (Taka 142,099) | Taka 22,952 | + 519% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $895 (Taka 95,990) | Taka 18,549 | + 417% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $151 (Taka 16,196) | Taka 7,137 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (Taka 5,397) | Taka 1,213 | + 345% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (Taka 30,420) | Taka 31,061 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $226 (Taka 24,185) | Taka 17,904 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Taka 867) | Taka 417 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (Taka 1,255) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 92% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (Taka 5,985) | Taka 2,410 | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (Taka 5,262) | Taka 3,066 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (Taka 9,855) | Taka 6,410 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (Taka 14,311) | Taka 4,273 | + 235% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,015 (Taka 3,217,737) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (Taka 135) | Taka 107 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (Taka 3,605) | Taka 2,440 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 180% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Taka 852) | Taka 285 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (Taka 2,566) | Taka 513 | + 400% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $49 (Taka 5,284) | Taka 1,500 | + 252% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (Taka 1,231) | Taka 425 | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.29 (Taka 352) | Taka 333 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Taka 791) | Taka 376 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.57 (Taka 383) | Taka 85 | + 350% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.36 (Taka 360) | Taka 89 | + 305% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (Taka 2,435) | Taka 445 | + 447% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Puerto Rico | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Taka 4,903) | Taka 1,308 | + 275% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (Taka 1,975) | Taka 852 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (Taka 6,295) | Taka 1,768 | + 256% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (Taka 8,007) | Taka 2,051 | + 290% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Taka 1,376) | Taka 999 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.53 (Taka 486) | Taka 248 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.65 (Taka 391) | Taka 565 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $1,176 (Taka 126,049) | Taka 35,756 | + 253% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (Taka 6,192) | Taka 2,601 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Taka 1,228) | Taka 287 | + 327% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,347 prices entered by 307 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
107.205
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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