Cost of living in Samoa compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Samoa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (Taka 604) | Taka 324 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (Taka 984) | Taka 492 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (Taka 394) | Taka 196 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (Taka 142) | Taka 92 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (Taka 386) | Taka 132 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (Taka 798) | Taka 78 | + 923% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (Taka 905) | Taka 608 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (Taka 520) | Taka 223 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (Taka 315) | Taka 33 | + 862% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (Taka 195) | Taka 384 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (Taka 1,535) | Taka 1,400 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (Taka 472) | Taka 111 | + 324% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (Taka 66) | Taka 70 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Samoa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (Taka 169,207) | Taka 43,758 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (Taka 75,921) | Taka 25,202 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (Taka 5,904) | Taka 3,035 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 22,952 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 18,549 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 7,137 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (Taka 1,181) | Taka 1,213 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (Taka 35,385) | Taka 31,061 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 17,904 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (Taka 590) | Taka 417 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Samoa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,410 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (Taka 11,808) | Taka 3,066 | + 285% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (Taka 7,926) | Taka 6,410 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,273 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| 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 4,000,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (Taka 103) | Taka 107 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,440 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Samoa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (Taka 118) | Taka 285 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (Taka 394) | Taka 513 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (Taka 1,469) | Taka 1,500 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (Taka 630) | Taka 425 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (Taka 590) | Taka 333 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (Taka 354) | Taka 376 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (Taka 207) | Taka 85 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (Taka 157) | Taka 89 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Taka 394) | Taka 445 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Samoa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (Taka 3,672) | Taka 1,308 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (Taka 1,249) | Taka 852 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (Taka 5,877) | Taka 2,051 | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (Taka 590) | Taka 999 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Taka 394) | Taka 248 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (Taka 291) | Taka 564 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,601 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (Taka 573) | Taka 292 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 628 prices entered by 254 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
39.361
BDT
/
WST
Cost of living in Samoa is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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