- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 207% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 207% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Taka 2,138) | Taka 312 | + 586% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Taka 1,145) | Taka 415 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (Taka 1,149) | Taka 167 | + 588% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.71 (Taka 144) | Taka 74 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Taka 633) | Taka 96 | + 560% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.02 (Taka 338) | Taka 62 | + 444% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (Taka 1,005) | Taka 358 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.86 (Taka 325) | Taka 146 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.00 (Taka 252) | Taka 23 | + 976% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.43 (Taka 205) | Taka 283 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (Taka 1,314) | Taka 2,528 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.52 (Taka 212) | Taka 100 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.37 (Taka 199) | Taka 43 | + 359% | |
| Housing | + 286% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 286% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,925 (Taka 246,157) | Taka 43,125 | + 471% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,304 (Taka 193,901) | Taka 36,051 | + 438% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 185 (Taka 15,577) | Taka 4,219 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,923 (Taka 161,851) | Taka 42,062 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,399 (Taka 117,770) | Taka 25,427 | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 154 (Taka 12,982) | Taka 3,502 | + 271% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (Taka 3,825) | Taka 2,057 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 558 (Taka 46,936) | Taka 44,191 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 169 (Taka 14,235) | Taka 17,650 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (Taka 1,489) | Taka 297 | + 402% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Taka 2,438) | Taka 606 | + 302% | |
| Clothes | + 149% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 149% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 (Taka 9,700) | Taka 2,280 | + 325% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (Taka 4,315) | Taka 2,295 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (Taka 11,079) | Taka 4,346 | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 187 (Taka 15,741) | Taka 3,729 | + 322% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,608 (Taka 2,323,490) | Taka 2,834,210 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (Taka 158) | Taka 92 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 88 (Taka 7,439) | Taka 2,321 | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | + 259% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 259% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (Taka 1,255) | Taka 283 | + 344% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (Taka 2,624) | Taka 504 | + 420% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 122 (Taka 10,240) | Taka 1,238 | + 727% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 (Taka 515) | Taka 370 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (Taka 397) | Taka 295 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.62 (Taka 389) | Taka 324 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.27 (Taka 276) | Taka 88 | + 213% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.47 (Taka 292) | Taka 113 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (Taka 3,755) | Taka 295 | + 1173% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (Taka 5,990) | Taka 1,495 | + 301% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (Taka 3,159) | Taka 720 | + 339% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 132 (Taka 11,116) | Taka 2,663 | + 317% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (Taka 9,240) | Taka 4,974 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Taka 1,445) | Taka 1,213 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.27 (Taka 444) | Taka 292 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Taka 593) | Taka 506 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 518 (Taka 43,610) | Taka 35,756 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.34 (Taka 29) | Taka 43 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 94 (Taka 7,942) | Taka 2,669 | + 198% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Taka 699) | Taka 229 | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,017 prices entered by 722 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 154% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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