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Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 183% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Taka 2,102) | Taka 311 | + 575% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Taka 1,152) | Taka 417 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (Taka 1,136) | Taka 237 | + 380% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (Taka 139) | Taka 76 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Taka 641) | Taka 106 | + 505% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.34 (Taka 360) | Taka 59 | + 510% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Taka 896) | Taka 355 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.03 (Taka 335) | Taka 154 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.87 (Taka 239) | Taka 25 | + 843% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.99 (Taka 165) | Taka 393 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (Taka 1,347) | Taka 1,924 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.61 (Taka 217) | Taka 102 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.37 (Taka 197) | Taka 50 | + 293% | |
| Housing | + 296% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 296% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,822 (Taka 234,429) | Taka 41,277 | + 468% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,172 (Taka 180,435) | Taka 34,887 | + 417% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 211 (Taka 17,558) | Taka 3,966 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,644 (Taka 136,607) | Taka 40,143 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,163 (Taka 96,632) | Taka 22,336 | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 180 (Taka 14,912) | Taka 3,597 | + 315% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 43 (Taka 3,559) | Taka 1,428 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 577 (Taka 47,920) | Taka 42,851 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 156 (Taka 12,963) | Taka 12,653 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (Taka 1,382) | Taka 317 | + 335% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (Taka 2,244) | Taka 563 | + 299% | |
| Clothes | + 149% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 149% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (Taka 9,191) | Taka 2,187 | + 320% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (Taka 4,226) | Taka 2,113 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 124 (Taka 10,300) | Taka 5,024 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 179 (Taka 14,882) | Taka 3,957 | + 276% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 26,676 (Taka 2,216,103) | Taka 2,393,140 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.64 (Taka 136) | Taka 88 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 74 (Taka 6,156) | Taka 3,138 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 214% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 214% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 17 (Taka 1,430) | Taka 272 | + 426% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (Taka 2,807) | Taka 579 | + 385% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 118 (Taka 9,766) | Taka 1,088 | + 797% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (Taka 615) | Taka 319 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.62 (Taka 384) | Taka 326 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.47 (Taka 371) | Taka 385 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.05 (Taka 253) | Taka 90 | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.53 (Taka 293) | Taka 117 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (Taka 3,206) | Taka 270 | + 1086% | |
| Entertainment | + 167% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 167% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (Taka 5,585) | Taka 1,216 | + 359% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (Taka 3,049) | Taka 772 | + 295% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 184 (Taka 15,285) | Taka 2,511 | + 509% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (Taka 9,099) | Taka 2,227 | + 309% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (Taka 1,336) | Taka 1,143 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.71 (Taka 391) | Taka 322 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Taka 560) | Taka 420 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 544 (Taka 45,214) | Taka 35,756 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (Taka 30) | Taka 13 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 86 (Taka 7,172) | Taka 1,751 | + 310% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Taka 698) | Taka 224 | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 159% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,140 prices entered by 629 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 159% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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