- Cost of Living
- Samoa
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samoa compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (Taka 482) | Taka 378 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23 Tala (Taka 740) | Taka 438 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (Taka 322) | Taka 220 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Tala (Taka 106) | Taka 74 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Tala (Taka 212) | Taka 102 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Tala (Taka 418) | Taka 56 | + 647% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Tala (Taka 402) | Taka 330 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Tala (Taka 322) | Taka 148 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Tala (Taka 161) | Taka 24 | + 561% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Tala (Taka 203) | Taka 318 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 Tala (Taka 885) | Taka 2,478 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Tala (Taka 241) | Taka 101 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10 Tala (Taka 68) | Taka 48 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Tala (Taka 80,415) | Taka 43,806 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Tala (Taka 41,816) | Taka 35,106 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600 Tala (Taka 19,300) | Taka 3,522 | + 448% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 46,238 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 24,863 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 2,602 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,713 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Tala (Taka 48,249) | Taka 41,130 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,071 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 307 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Tala (Taka 241) | Taka 549 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 126% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,210 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (Taka 9,650) | Taka 2,415 | + 300% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 5,111 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,953 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 1% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,739,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.57 Tala (Taka 83) | Taka 88 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,280 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 300 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 540 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 Tala (Taka 1,206) | Taka 1,187 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 339 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 302 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 359 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 Tala (Taka 193) | Taka 91 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (Taka 129) | Taka 107 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Tala (Taka 482) | Taka 300 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Tala (Taka 1,930) | Taka 951 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Tala (Taka 965) | Taka 760 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,046 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Tala (Taka 4,825) | Taka 2,831 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (Taka 482) | Taka 1,364 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Tala (Taka 289) | Taka 305 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Tala (Taka 292) | Taka 501 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,337 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19 Tala (Taka 611) | Taka 230 | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,288 prices entered by 355 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
32.166
BDT
/
WST
Cost of living in Samoa is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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