Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 272% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 272% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (Taka 3,111) | Taka 324 | + 860% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (Taka 1,815) | Taka 492 | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Taka 1,445) | Taka 196 | + 637% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.82 (Taka 215) | Taka 92 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Taka 955) | Taka 135 | + 609% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.44 (Taka 525) | Taka 78 | + 574% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (Taka 1,402) | Taka 608 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.75 (Taka 444) | Taka 223 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.41 (Taka 285) | Taka 33 | + 772% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.93 (Taka 228) | Taka 384 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Taka 1,739) | Taka 1,406 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.53 (Taka 300) | Taka 111 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.69 (Taka 318) | Taka 70 | + 353% | |
| Housing | + 484% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 484% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,140 (Taka 371,651) | Taka 43,758 | + 749% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,419 (Taka 286,395) | Taka 25,202 | + 1036% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 200 (Taka 23,719) | Taka 3,035 | + 682% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,714 (Taka 202,885) | Taka 22,952 | + 784% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,271 (Taka 150,397) | Taka 18,549 | + 711% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 116 (Taka 13,751) | Taka 7,137 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 55 (Taka 6,477) | Taka 1,213 | + 434% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 472 (Taka 55,830) | Taka 31,061 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 123 (Taka 14,509) | Taka 17,904 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (Taka 1,978) | Taka 417 | + 374% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 34 (Taka 4,068) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 147% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 147% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 104 (Taka 12,354) | Taka 2,410 | + 413% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 46 (Taka 5,417) | Taka 3,066 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (Taka 13,842) | Taka 6,410 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 157 (Taka 18,603) | Taka 4,273 | + 335% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 114% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,081 (Taka 3,797,445) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.97 (Taka 233) | Taka 107 | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (Taka 9,557) | Taka 2,440 | + 292% | |
| Personal Care | + 360% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 360% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (Taka 1,480) | Taka 285 | + 420% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (Taka 3,120) | Taka 513 | + 508% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 176 (Taka 20,813) | Taka 1,500 | + 1288% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.29 (Taka 626) | Taka 425 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.18 (Taka 495) | Taka 333 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.42 (Taka 641) | Taka 376 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.13 (Taka 371) | Taka 85 | + 336% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.28 (Taka 388) | Taka 89 | + 337% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 55 (Taka 6,513) | Taka 445 | + 1364% | |
| Entertainment | + 319% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 319% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (Taka 8,951) | Taka 1,308 | + 584% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (Taka 4,206) | Taka 852 | + 393% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 85 (Taka 10,092) | Taka 1,768 | + 471% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 123 (Taka 14,543) | Taka 2,051 | + 609% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Taka 1,964) | Taka 999 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.97 (Taka 589) | Taka 248 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Taka 788) | Taka 564 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 679 (Taka 80,334) | Taka 35,756 | + 125% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.28 (Taka 34) | Taka 2.94 | + 1046% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 89 (Taka 10,493) | Taka 2,601 | + 303% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Taka 1,082) | Taka 287 | + 276% | |
| TOTAL | + 254% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,604 prices entered by 377 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 254% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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