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 1,028) | Taka 264 | + 289% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Taka 619) | Taka 397 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (Taka 391) | Taka 160 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.80 (Taka 153) | Taka 81 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.76 (Taka 235) | Taka 116 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.86 (Taka 328) | Taka 52 | + 534% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Taka 550) | Taka 434 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (Taka 278) | Taka 186 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.35 (Taka 199) | Taka 25 | + 695% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (Taka 225) | Taka 426 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Taka 1,437) | Taka 1,872 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.41 (Taka 120) | Taka 102 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.33 (Taka 113) | Taka 41 | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,366 (Taka 116,051) | Taka 48,433 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $751 (Taka 63,808) | Taka 27,702 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $158 (Taka 13,402) | Taka 4,496 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $864 (Taka 73,387) | Taka 34,541 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $560 (Taka 47,569) | Taka 19,179 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $142 (Taka 12,028) | Taka 3,784 | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $36 (Taka 3,025) | Taka 1,257 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $293 (Taka 24,928) | Taka 35,775 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (Taka 11,769) | Taka 12,836 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Taka 645) | Taka 341 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (Taka 2,194) | Taka 1,289 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (Taka 3,784) | Taka 1,687 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (Taka 3,570) | Taka 1,618 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (Taka 6,783) | Taka 4,829 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 (Taka 7,321) | Taka 3,696 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,410 (Taka 2,158,468) | Taka 1,708,220 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (Taka 67) | Taka 96 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (Taka 3,369) | Taka 2,184 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.95 (Taka 420) | Taka 189 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Taka 1,312) | Taka 588 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (Taka 4,019) | Taka 914 | + 340% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Taka 564) | Taka 560 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (Taka 303) | Taka 256 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.42 (Taka 376) | Taka 340 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.77 (Taka 235) | Taka 87 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.14 (Taka 267) | Taka 102 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Taka 1,660) | Taka 231 | + 617% | |
| Entertainment | + 201% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 201% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Taka 3,430) | Taka 1,040 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (Taka 1,221) | Taka 878 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $84 (Taka 7,140) | Taka 2,026 | + 252% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (Taka 6,261) | Taka 2,200 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Taka 779) | Taka 1,227 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (Taka 382) | Taka 362 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.06 (Taka 260) | Taka 540 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $438 (Taka 37,198) | Taka 35,756 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (Taka 85) | Taka 1.70 | + 4892% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (Taka 4,590) | Taka 1,903 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Taka 810) | Taka 276 | + 193% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,967 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
84.945
BDT
/
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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