Cost of living in Samoa compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Samoa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (Taka 521) | Taka 532 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (Taka 849) | Taka 488 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (Taka 339) | Taka 263 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (Taka 122) | Taka 98 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (Taka 332) | Taka 134 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (Taka 688) | Taka 96 | + 616% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (Taka 781) | Taka 329 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (Taka 448) | Taka 203 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (Taka 272) | Taka 27 | + 889% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (Taka 168) | Taka 530 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (Taka 1,324) | Taka 1,346 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (Taka 407) | Taka 112 | + 265% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (Taka 57) | Taka 58 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Samoa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (Taka 145,935) | Taka 43,087 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (Taka 65,479) | Taka 21,416 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (Taka 5,092) | Taka 4,489 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 37,342 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 20,129 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,105 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (Taka 1,018) | Taka 947 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (Taka 30,518) | Taka 36,542 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 16,205 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (Taka 509) | Taka 369 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Samoa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,612 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (Taka 10,184) | Taka 3,117 | + 227% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (Taka 6,836) | Taka 9,947 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 6,827 | - | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| 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 2,773,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (Taka 89) | Taka 91 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,696 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Samoa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (Taka 102) | Taka 296 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (Taka 339) | Taka 1,395 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (Taka 1,267) | Taka 1,191 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (Taka 543) | Taka 498 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (Taka 509) | Taka 208 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (Taka 306) | Taka 690 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (Taka 179) | Taka 173 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (Taka 136) | Taka 229 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Taka 339) | Taka 304 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Samoa | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (Taka 3,167) | Taka 1,410 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (Taka 1,077) | Taka 885 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (Taka 5,069) | Taka 3,617 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (Taka 509) | Taka 1,328 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (Taka 339) | Taka 393 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (Taka 251) | Taka 594 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 1,057 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (Taka 494) | Taka 264 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 585 prices entered by 219 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
33.947
BDT
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WST
Cost of living in Samoa is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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