- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 (Taka 906) | Taka 329 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (Taka 528) | Taka 426 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (Taka 326) | Taka 173 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.03 (Taka 112) | Taka 73 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (Taka 201) | Taka 98 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.55 (Taka 124) | Taka 58 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (Taka 308) | Taka 368 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (Taka 159) | Taka 147 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.66 (Taka 82) | Taka 24 | + 238% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 342 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 2,486 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (Taka 158) | Taka 101 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.96 (Taka 44) | Taka 46 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,789 (Taka 84,741) | Taka 42,612 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,719 (Taka 60,801) | Taka 34,991 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 428 (Taka 9,580) | Taka 3,724 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,251 (Taka 72,715) | Taka 42,959 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,946 (Taka 43,525) | Taka 25,756 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 256 (Taka 5,726) | Taka 3,716 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 164 (Taka 3,661) | Taka 2,062 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,249 (Taka 27,935) | Taka 43,935 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 407 (Taka 9,103) | Taka 14,666 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (Taka 744) | Taka 291 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (Taka 681) | Taka 545 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (Taka 4,262) | Taka 2,103 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 232 (Taka 5,183) | Taka 2,596 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 352 (Taka 7,866) | Taka 4,703 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 311 (Taka 6,955) | Taka 4,026 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,303 (Taka 1,684,139) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.58 (Taka 35) | Taka 92 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 184 (Taka 4,110) | Taka 2,448 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (Taka 280) | Taka 297 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 61 (Taka 1,365) | Taka 476 | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 190 (Taka 4,251) | Taka 1,238 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 31 (Taka 683) | Taka 370 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (Taka 353) | Taka 304 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (Taka 356) | Taka 360 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (Taka 178) | Taka 87 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (Taka 242) | Taka 110 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (Taka 517) | Taka 320 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 84 (Taka 1,869) | Taka 1,533 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 111 (Taka 2,482) | Taka 787 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 267 (Taka 5,968) | Taka 3,706 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 239 (Taka 5,351) | Taka 2,759 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,315 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (Taka 349) | Taka 332 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 547 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,034 (Taka 45,488) | Taka 35,756 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (Taka 12) | Taka 14 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 364 (Taka 8,149) | Taka 2,557 | + 219% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (Taka 554) | Taka 229 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
22.365
BDT
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,954 prices entered by 657 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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