Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Taka 1,124) | Taka 228 | + 393% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Taka 591) | Taka 356 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.74 (Taka 402) | Taka 188 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.79 (Taka 152) | Taka 76 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.35 (Taka 284) | Taka 106 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (Taka 379) | Taka 57 | + 570% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.65 (Taka 394) | Taka 511 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.45 (Taka 462) | Taka 159 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (Taka 248) | Taka 30 | + 726% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 (Taka 150) | Taka 448 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Taka 1,293) | Taka 1,508 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.41 (Taka 120) | Taka 103 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.01 (Taka 170) | Taka 42 | + 306% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 102% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,443 (Taka 122,312) | Taka 64,159 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $894 (Taka 75,816) | Taka 35,369 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $170 (Taka 14,442) | Taka 4,449 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $736 (Taka 62,386) | Taka 39,073 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $512 (Taka 43,381) | Taka 22,885 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (Taka 11,106) | Taka 4,140 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (Taka 3,562) | Taka 1,111 | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $350 (Taka 29,672) | Taka 37,922 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Taka 7,287) | Taka 15,038 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Taka 524) | Taka 360 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (Taka 1,253) | Taka 621 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (Taka 3,830) | Taka 1,987 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (Taka 4,153) | Taka 2,314 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Taka 7,251) | Taka 6,592 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (Taka 7,782) | Taka 4,486 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,896 (Taka 2,195,174) | Taka 2,688,560 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (Taka 63) | Taka 94 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (Taka 2,767) | Taka 2,108 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Taka 549) | Taka 129 | + 326% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (Taka 1,414) | Taka 491 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (Taka 3,671) | Taka 1,039 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Taka 644) | Taka 405 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.22 (Taka 358) | Taka 230 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (Taka 338) | Taka 411 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.73 (Taka 232) | Taka 82 | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (Taka 184) | Taka 100 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Taka 1,824) | Taka 240 | + 660% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Taka 3,366) | Taka 1,281 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (Taka 1,344) | Taka 958 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $66 (Taka 5,555) | Taka 2,373 | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (Taka 6,161) | Taka 2,103 | + 193% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Taka 733) | Taka 1,179 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.23 (Taka 274) | Taka 284 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (Taka 241) | Taka 632 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $545 (Taka 46,200) | Taka 35,756 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (Taka 10) | Taka 6.00 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (Taka 3,172) | Taka 1,420 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Taka 778) | Taka 266 | + 193% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
84.770
BDT
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,748 prices entered by 314 different people.
Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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