Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 46 (Taka 1,333) | Taka 324 | + 312% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 32 (Taka 932) | Taka 492 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 19 (Taka 557) | Taka 196 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (Taka 184) | Taka 92 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 19 (Taka 538) | Taka 132 | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (Taka 190) | Taka 78 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 23 (Taka 650) | Taka 608 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Taka 235) | Taka 223 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.82 (Taka 138) | Taka 33 | + 323% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 384 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,400 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (Taka 242) | Taka 111 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.56 (Taka 74) | Taka 70 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 347% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 347% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 7,183 (Taka 206,241) | Taka 43,758 | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,567 (Taka 131,133) | Taka 25,202 | + 420% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,857 (Taka 53,303) | Taka 3,035 | + 1656% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,912 (Taka 141,033) | Taka 22,952 | + 514% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,449 (Taka 99,009) | Taka 18,549 | + 434% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,201 (Taka 34,491) | Taka 7,137 | + 383% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 250 (Taka 7,176) | Taka 1,213 | + 492% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,647 (Taka 47,286) | Taka 31,061 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 444 (Taka 12,752) | Taka 17,904 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 41 (Taka 1,176) | Taka 417 | + 182% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 75 (Taka 2,148) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 236% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 236% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (Taka 7,543) | Taka 2,410 | + 213% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 386 (Taka 11,077) | Taka 3,066 | + 261% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 489 (Taka 14,053) | Taka 6,410 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (Taka 16,081) | Taka 4,273 | + 276% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 95,764 (Taka 2,749,472) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.94 (Taka 56) | Taka 107 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 162 (Taka 4,659) | Taka 2,440 | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 233% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 233% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15 (Taka 424) | Taka 285 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (Taka 2,347) | Taka 513 | + 358% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (Taka 8,571) | Taka 1,500 | + 471% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 55 (Taka 1,573) | Taka 425 | + 270% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 36 (Taka 1,038) | Taka 333 | + 211% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (Taka 494) | Taka 376 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (Taka 317) | Taka 85 | + 273% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (Taka 536) | Taka 89 | + 504% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 41 (Taka 1,181) | Taka 445 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 200% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 200% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 208 (Taka 5,960) | Taka 1,308 | + 356% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 105 (Taka 3,008) | Taka 852 | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (Taka 12,599) | Taka 1,768 | + 613% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 351 (Taka 10,068) | Taka 2,051 | + 391% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 999 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (Taka 596) | Taka 248 | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 564 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,704 (Taka 77,645) | Taka 35,756 | + 117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (Taka 11) | Taka 2.94 | + 267% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 247 (Taka 7,091) | Taka 2,601 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 23 (Taka 652) | Taka 287 | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,046 prices entered by 336 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
28.711
BDT
/
SAR
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 142% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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