- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Taka 1,011) | Taka 381 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Taka 642) | Taka 426 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.10 (Taka 344) | Taka 225 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (Taka 140) | Taka 75 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Taka 252) | Taka 102 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.04 (Taka 255) | Taka 56 | + 356% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (Taka 436) | Taka 370 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (Taka 283) | Taka 148 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.95 (Taka 163) | Taka 25 | + 564% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.13 (Taka 179) | Taka 317 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (Taka 1,623) | Taka 2,417 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.52 (Taka 128) | Taka 101 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.70 (Taka 143) | Taka 47 | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 116% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,564 (Taka 131,246) | Taka 42,771 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $848 (Taka 71,170) | Taka 34,396 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (Taka 15,794) | Taka 3,954 | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,016 (Taka 85,235) | Taka 44,270 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $628 (Taka 52,706) | Taka 26,672 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $156 (Taka 13,100) | Taka 3,605 | + 263% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (Taka 3,551) | Taka 2,007 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $321 (Taka 26,956) | Taka 46,846 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (Taka 9,827) | Taka 14,696 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Taka 661) | Taka 299 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Taka 831) | Taka 545 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Taka 3,909) | Taka 2,215 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (Taka 4,560) | Taka 2,647 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (Taka 8,161) | Taka 4,735 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (Taka 8,673) | Taka 4,152 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,400 (Taka 2,299,499) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (Taka 65) | Taka 85 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (Taka 4,232) | Taka 2,190 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 553) | Taka 419 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (Taka 1,184) | Taka 522 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $44 (Taka 3,721) | Taka 1,181 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Taka 577) | Taka 370 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.03 (Taka 254) | Taka 312 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.77 (Taka 316) | Taka 361 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (Taka 234) | Taka 91 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (Taka 164) | Taka 107 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (Taka 1,199) | Taka 308 | + 289% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (Taka 4,511) | Taka 951 | + 374% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (Taka 1,275) | Taka 760 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $64 (Taka 5,350) | Taka 2,046 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (Taka 7,859) | Taka 2,831 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Taka 754) | Taka 1,364 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.06 (Taka 256) | Taka 300 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.91 (Taka 244) | Taka 501 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $387 (Taka 32,456) | Taka 35,756 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (Taka 47) | Taka 22 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (Taka 4,044) | Taka 2,792 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Taka 762) | Taka 232 | + 228% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
83.922
BDT
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,078 prices entered by 443 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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