Cost of living in Samoa compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (Taka 489) | Taka 266 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Tala (Taka 699) | Taka 345 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (Taka 319) | Taka 165 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (Taka 115) | Taka 75 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (Taka 312) | Taka 113 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (Taka 646) | Taka 48 | + 1259% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (Taka 733) | Taka 567 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (Taka 421) | Taka 170 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (Taka 255) | Taka 26 | + 866% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (Taka 158) | Taka 391 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (Taka 1,242) | Taka 1,758 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (Taka 382) | Taka 105 | + 263% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (Taka 53) | Taka 40 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (Taka 136,929) | Taka 63,175 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (Taka 61,439) | Taka 37,902 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (Taka 4,778) | Taka 3,909 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 40,867 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 18,408 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,440 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (Taka 956) | Taka 1,196 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (Taka 28,635) | Taka 36,941 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,539 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (Taka 478) | Taka 434 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 137% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 1,999 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (Taka 9,556) | Taka 2,365 | + 304% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (Taka 6,414) | Taka 6,217 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,173 | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,828,290 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (Taka 84) | Taka 96 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,639 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (Taka 96) | Taka 205 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (Taka 319) | Taka 492 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (Taka 1,189) | Taka 1,102 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (Taka 510) | Taka 345 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (Taka 478) | Taka 172 | + 178% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (Taka 287) | Taka 415 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (Taka 168) | Taka 84 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (Taka 127) | Taka 137 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Taka 319) | Taka 167 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (Taka 2,971) | Taka 1,163 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (Taka 1,011) | Taka 890 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,107 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (Taka 4,756) | Taka 1,945 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (Taka 478) | Taka 600 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Taka 319) | Taka 290 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (Taka 235) | Taka 562 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 1,882 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14 Tala (Taka 446) | Taka 271 | + 64% | |
| 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 1,471 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
31.852
BDT
/
WST
Cost of living in Samoa is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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