- Cost of Living
- Samoa
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samoa compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (Taka 486) | Taka 328 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23 Tala (Taka 745) | Taka 415 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (Taka 324) | Taka 169 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Tala (Taka 107) | Taka 74 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Tala (Taka 214) | Taka 97 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Tala (Taka 421) | Taka 63 | + 569% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Tala (Taka 405) | Taka 359 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Tala (Taka 324) | Taka 146 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Tala (Taka 162) | Taka 24 | + 589% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Tala (Taka 204) | Taka 304 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 Tala (Taka 891) | Taka 2,421 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Tala (Taka 243) | Taka 101 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10 Tala (Taka 68) | Taka 44 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Tala (Taka 81,016) | Taka 42,189 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Tala (Taka 42,128) | Taka 32,498 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600 Tala (Taka 19,444) | Taka 3,873 | + 402% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 42,062 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 24,788 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,366 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 2,008 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Tala (Taka 48,610) | Taka 43,783 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,583 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 292 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Tala (Taka 243) | Taka 606 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 129% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,177 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (Taka 9,722) | Taka 2,485 | + 291% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,501 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,784 | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 2% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,124,930 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.57 Tala (Taka 83) | Taka 92 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,504 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 297 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 476 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 Tala (Taka 1,215) | Taka 1,238 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 344 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 Tala (Taka 194) | Taka 90 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (Taka 130) | Taka 110 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Tala (Taka 486) | Taka 326 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 3% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Tala (Taka 1,944) | Taka 1,455 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Tala (Taka 972) | Taka 756 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,663 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Tala (Taka 4,861) | Taka 4,971 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (Taka 486) | Taka 1,315 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Tala (Taka 292) | Taka 516 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Tala (Taka 295) | Taka 564 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,557 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19 Tala (Taka 616) | Taka 228 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,541 prices entered by 368 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
32.407
BDT
/
WST
Cost of living in Samoa is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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