- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Taka 1,003) | Taka 328 | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Taka 634) | Taka 415 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.08 (Taka 343) | Taka 169 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.72 (Taka 144) | Taka 74 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (Taka 252) | Taka 97 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.06 (Taka 257) | Taka 63 | + 308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (Taka 435) | Taka 359 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (Taka 275) | Taka 146 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (Taka 163) | Taka 24 | + 593% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.99 (Taka 167) | Taka 304 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (Taka 1,675) | Taka 2,421 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.56 (Taka 131) | Taka 101 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (Taka 139) | Taka 44 | + 217% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,659 (Taka 139,140) | Taka 42,189 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $865 (Taka 72,567) | Taka 32,498 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $195 (Taka 16,385) | Taka 3,873 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,018 (Taka 85,365) | Taka 42,062 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $634 (Taka 53,149) | Taka 24,788 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (Taka 12,430) | Taka 3,366 | + 269% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (Taka 3,598) | Taka 2,008 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (Taka 29,273) | Taka 43,783 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (Taka 9,820) | Taka 14,583 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Taka 660) | Taka 292 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Taka 829) | Taka 606 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Taka 3,927) | Taka 2,177 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $52 (Taka 4,380) | Taka 2,485 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (Taka 8,297) | Taka 4,501 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (Taka 8,661) | Taka 3,784 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 3% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,400 (Taka 2,297,935) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (Taka 66) | Taka 92 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (Taka 3,956) | Taka 2,504 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 552) | Taka 297 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (Taka 1,183) | Taka 476 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (Taka 3,905) | Taka 1,238 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Taka 577) | Taka 370 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (Taka 268) | Taka 304 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.77 (Taka 316) | Taka 344 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (Taka 234) | Taka 90 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (Taka 140) | Taka 110 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (Taka 1,198) | Taka 326 | + 268% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (Taka 4,283) | Taka 1,455 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (Taka 1,273) | Taka 756 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $64 (Taka 5,346) | Taka 2,663 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (Taka 7,832) | Taka 4,971 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Taka 776) | Taka 1,315 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.14 (Taka 263) | Taka 516 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.94 (Taka 246) | Taka 564 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (Taka 35,345) | Taka 35,756 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (Taka 47) | Taka 21 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (Taka 3,865) | Taka 2,557 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Taka 778) | Taka 228 | + 241% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
83.865
BDT
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,453 prices entered by 462 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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