Cost of living in Sao Tome and Principe compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Sao Tome and Principe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Taka 270 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Taka 530 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,000 Dobra (Taka 289) | Taka 212 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Taka 92 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | Taka 148 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Taka 88 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 475 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Taka 301 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Taka 57 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 427 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,467 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | Taka 137 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Taka 73 | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Sao Tome and Principe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 39,784 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 22,029 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,945 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 75,922 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 37,731 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 10,000 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,355 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 44,973 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 9,570 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 533 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Sao Tome and Principe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,114 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,450 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,870 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,397 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Sao Tome and Principe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 117 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,408 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Sao Tome and Principe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 836 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 682 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 360 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 411 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 625 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 102 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 129 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 380 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Sao Tome and Principe | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,745 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 1,011 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 3,597 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,519 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 253 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 515 | - | |
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 2,365 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 327 | - | |
TOTAL | + 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 440 prices entered by 232 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.00577
BDT
/
STD
Cost of living in Sao Tome and Principe is about the same as in Bangladesh
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