Cost of living in Samoa compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Samoa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (Taka 714) | Taka 253 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (Taka 1,163) | Taka 518 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (Taka 465) | Taka 234 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (Taka 168) | Taka 91 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (Taka 456) | Taka 150 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (Taka 943) | Taka 78 | + 1114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (Taka 1,070) | Taka 476 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00 Tala (Taka 140) | Taka 307 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (Taka 372) | Taka 56 | + 566% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (Taka 231) | Taka 407 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (Taka 1,815) | Taka 1,595 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (Taka 558) | Taka 136 | + 312% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (Taka 78) | Taka 72 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Samoa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (Taka 200,039) | Taka 40,565 | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (Taka 89,755) | Taka 22,239 | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (Taka 6,980) | Taka 4,221 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 50,272 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 31,111 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 5,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (Taka 1,396) | Taka 1,266 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (Taka 41,833) | Taka 49,805 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (Taka 698) | Taka 568 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Samoa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,505 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (Taka 13,960) | Taka 2,407 | + 480% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (Taka 9,370) | Taka 5,268 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,284 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Samoa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (Taka 122) | Taka 110 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,433 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Samoa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (Taka 140) | Taka 250 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (Taka 465) | Taka 308 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (Taka 1,737) | Taka 1,500 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (Taka 745) | Taka 360 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (Taka 698) | Taka 191 | + 265% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (Taka 419) | Taka 794 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (Taka 245) | Taka 158 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (Taka 186) | Taka 200 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Taka 465) | Taka 205 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Samoa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (Taka 4,341) | Taka 1,513 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (Taka 1,476) | Taka 1,024 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (Taka 6,948) | Taka 3,597 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (Taka 698) | Taka 1,519 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Taka 465) | Taka 253 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (Taka 344) | Taka 670 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,307 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (Taka 677) | Taka 339 | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 335 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
46.533
BDT
/
WST
Cost of living in Samoa is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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