Cost of living in Samoa compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (Taka 517) | Taka 230 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Tala (Taka 740) | Taka 376 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (Taka 337) | Taka 184 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (Taka 122) | Taka 80 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (Taka 330) | Taka 105 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (Taka 683) | Taka 54 | + 1172% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (Taka 775) | Taka 526 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (Taka 445) | Taka 159 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (Taka 270) | Taka 28 | + 858% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (Taka 167) | Taka 442 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (Taka 1,315) | Taka 1,478 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (Taka 405) | Taka 102 | + 298% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (Taka 57) | Taka 45 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (Taka 144,912) | Taka 64,159 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (Taka 65,020) | Taka 34,477 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (Taka 5,056) | Taka 4,050 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 39,073 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 22,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 4,140 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (Taka 1,011) | Taka 1,099 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (Taka 30,304) | Taka 37,254 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (Taka 506) | Taka 411 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 621 | - | |
| Clothes | + 150% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 150% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 1,987 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (Taka 10,113) | Taka 2,314 | + 337% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (Taka 6,788) | Taka 4,295 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,454 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,080,790 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (Taka 89) | Taka 94 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,477 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (Taka 101) | Taka 129 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (Taka 337) | Taka 491 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (Taka 1,258) | Taka 1,039 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (Taka 539) | Taka 405 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (Taka 506) | Taka 230 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (Taka 303) | Taka 411 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (Taka 177) | Taka 82 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (Taka 135) | Taka 100 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Taka 337) | Taka 240 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (Taka 3,145) | Taka 1,281 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (Taka 1,069) | Taka 958 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (Taka 5,033) | Taka 2,103 | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (Taka 506) | Taka 1,179 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Taka 337) | Taka 284 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (Taka 249) | Taka 650 | - 62% | |
| 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 1,420 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (Taka 491) | Taka 259 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 842 prices entered by 241 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
33.709
BDT
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WST
Cost of living in Samoa is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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