Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 39 (Taka 911) | Taka 535 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (Taka 731) | Taka 449 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (Taka 319) | Taka 240 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.97 (Taka 139) | Taka 102 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 12 (Taka 277) | Taka 133 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (Taka 147) | Taka 80 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (Taka 381) | Taka 347 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Taka 178) | Taka 207 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.66 (Taka 109) | Taka 26 | + 315% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 571 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,347 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (Taka 205) | Taka 112 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.89 (Taka 68) | Taka 53 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,675 (Taka 85,747) | Taka 43,087 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,836 (Taka 66,171) | Taka 21,416 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 546 (Taka 12,730) | Taka 4,489 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,826 (Taka 65,941) | Taka 37,342 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,717 (Taka 40,065) | Taka 20,129 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 658 (Taka 15,345) | Taka 3,105 | + 394% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 187 (Taka 4,352) | Taka 947 | + 359% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,846 (Taka 43,076) | Taka 36,542 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 466 (Taka 10,877) | Taka 16,205 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 23 (Taka 538) | Taka 369 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 65 (Taka 1,506) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 164 (Taka 3,825) | Taka 2,612 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 175 (Taka 4,087) | Taka 3,117 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 458 (Taka 10,688) | Taka 9,947 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 398 (Taka 9,289) | Taka 6,827 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,622 (Taka 1,764,690) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.42 (Taka 57) | Taka 91 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,696 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 20 (Taka 478) | Taka 296 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 61 (Taka 1,414) | Taka 1,395 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 169 (Taka 3,939) | Taka 1,191 | + 231% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 18 (Taka 425) | Taka 498 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (Taka 388) | Taka 208 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (Taka 367) | Taka 690 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (Taka 198) | Taka 173 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (Taka 281) | Taka 229 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 33 (Taka 759) | Taka 304 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 133% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 144 (Taka 3,354) | Taka 1,410 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 124 (Taka 2,888) | Taka 885 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 500 (Taka 11,668) | Taka 1,939 | + 502% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 229 (Taka 5,344) | Taka 3,617 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,328 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (Taka 484) | Taka 393 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 600 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,412 (Taka 56,276) | Taka 35,756 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (Taka 12) | Taka 2.19 | + 460% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (Taka 6,903) | Taka 1,057 | + 553% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (Taka 608) | Taka 264 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,014 prices entered by 306 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
Exchange rate:
23.336
BDT
/
SAR
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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