Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 141% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (Taka 2,274) | Taka 532 | + 328% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (Taka 1,281) | Taka 488 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (Taka 912) | Taka 263 | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.54 (Taka 134) | Taka 98 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Taka 651) | Taka 134 | + 384% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.11 (Taka 269) | Taka 96 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (Taka 890) | Taka 329 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.39 (Taka 293) | Taka 203 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.05 (Taka 178) | Taka 27 | + 548% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.92 (Taka 166) | Taka 530 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Taka 1,323) | Taka 1,346 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.14 (Taka 272) | Taka 112 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.71 (Taka 235) | Taka 58 | + 305% | |
| Housing | + 392% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 392% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,549 (Taka 307,102) | Taka 43,087 | + 613% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,529 (Taka 218,820) | Taka 21,416 | + 922% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 193 (Taka 16,671) | Taka 4,489 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,038 (Taka 176,324) | Taka 37,342 | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,654 (Taka 143,121) | Taka 20,129 | + 611% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 82 (Taka 7,111) | Taka 3,105 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 54 (Taka 4,676) | Taka 947 | + 394% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 509 (Taka 44,027) | Taka 36,542 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (Taka 10,078) | Taka 16,205 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (Taka 828) | Taka 369 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (Taka 2,667) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 (Taka 9,929) | Taka 2,612 | + 280% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 54 (Taka 4,713) | Taka 3,117 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (Taka 10,170) | Taka 9,947 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 204 (Taka 17,611) | Taka 6,827 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 29,425 (Taka 2,546,023) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (Taka 157) | Taka 91 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 76 (Taka 6,604) | Taka 1,696 | + 289% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (Taka 1,191) | Taka 296 | + 302% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (Taka 2,103) | Taka 1,395 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 99 (Taka 8,545) | Taka 1,191 | + 618% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.14 (Taka 445) | Taka 498 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.16 (Taka 360) | Taka 208 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.77 (Taka 326) | Taka 690 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.18 (Taka 189) | Taka 173 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.27 (Taka 283) | Taka 229 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 55 (Taka 4,738) | Taka 304 | + 1460% | |
| Entertainment | + 193% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 193% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 65 (Taka 5,604) | Taka 1,410 | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (Taka 3,197) | Taka 885 | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 177 (Taka 15,311) | Taka 1,939 | + 690% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 115 (Taka 9,966) | Taka 3,617 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Taka 1,495) | Taka 1,328 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.90 (Taka 424) | Taka 393 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Taka 620) | Taka 594 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 623 (Taka 53,918) | Taka 35,756 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.40 (Taka 35) | Taka 2.19 | + 1484% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 82 (Taka 7,054) | Taka 1,057 | + 567% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Taka 767) | Taka 268 | + 186% | |
| TOTAL | + 179% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,222 prices entered by 352 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 179% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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