Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 215% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 215% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (Taka 2,330) | Taka 263 | + 786% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Taka 1,252) | Taka 344 | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Taka 1,027) | Taka 162 | + 534% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.58 (Taka 139) | Taka 74 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Taka 686) | Taka 112 | + 512% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.11 (Taka 362) | Taka 50 | + 631% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Taka 1,011) | Taka 581 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.70 (Taka 326) | Taka 172 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.87 (Taka 253) | Taka 26 | + 884% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.98 (Taka 175) | Taka 391 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Taka 1,317) | Taka 1,738 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.57 (Taka 226) | Taka 103 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.64 (Taka 233) | Taka 41 | + 468% | |
| Housing | + 315% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 315% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,196 (Taka 281,758) | Taka 59,451 | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,177 (Taka 191,901) | Taka 33,978 | + 465% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 191 (Taka 16,807) | Taka 4,046 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,689 (Taka 148,920) | Taka 35,113 | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,310 (Taka 115,500) | Taka 15,590 | + 641% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 146 (Taka 12,900) | Taka 3,803 | + 239% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (Taka 4,124) | Taka 1,167 | + 253% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 585 (Taka 51,590) | Taka 35,909 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 112 (Taka 9,892) | Taka 13,069 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (Taka 1,411) | Taka 431 | + 228% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (Taka 2,697) | Taka 852 | + 217% | |
| Clothes | + 234% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 234% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (Taka 9,928) | Taka 1,746 | + 469% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (Taka 5,286) | Taka 1,826 | + 189% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (Taka 11,215) | Taka 5,220 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 209 (Taka 18,424) | Taka 4,121 | + 347% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,077 (Taka 2,475,458) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.63 (Taka 143) | Taka 96 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (Taka 6,789) | Taka 2,898 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 355% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 355% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (Taka 1,614) | Taka 133 | + 1115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 45 (Taka 4,000) | Taka 498 | + 703% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 98 (Taka 8,611) | Taka 1,000 | + 761% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.20 (Taka 459) | Taka 400 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.52 (Taka 399) | Taka 164 | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.69 (Taka 413) | Taka 356 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.00 (Taka 353) | Taka 84 | + 321% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.95 (Taka 348) | Taka 141 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (Taka 3,211) | Taka 167 | + 1826% | |
| Entertainment | + 245% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 245% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 79 (Taka 6,976) | Taka 1,289 | + 441% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (Taka 3,306) | Taka 888 | + 272% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 103 (Taka 9,119) | Taka 2,301 | + 296% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 114 (Taka 10,035) | Taka 1,790 | + 461% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Taka 1,527) | Taka 817 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.26 (Taka 464) | Taka 304 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Taka 635) | Taka 536 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 488 (Taka 43,006) | Taka 35,756 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (Taka 32) | Taka 1.67 | + 1846% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 94 (Taka 8,268) | Taka 1,882 | + 339% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Taka 736) | Taka 272 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 201% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,598 prices entered by 391 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 201% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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