- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 212% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 212% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Taka 2,091) | Taka 329 | + 535% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Taka 1,145) | Taka 405 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (Taka 1,114) | Taka 156 | + 614% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.76 (Taka 148) | Taka 75 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (Taka 607) | Taka 97 | + 528% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.67 (Taka 393) | Taka 62 | + 532% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (Taka 1,009) | Taka 374 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.86 (Taka 325) | Taka 146 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.90 (Taka 244) | Taka 23 | + 953% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.53 (Taka 213) | Taka 275 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 17 (Taka 1,409) | Taka 2,472 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.52 (Taka 212) | Taka 99 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.37 (Taka 200) | Taka 43 | + 369% | |
| Housing | + 308% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 308% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,947 (Taka 248,222) | Taka 43,815 | + 467% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,451 (Taka 206,386) | Taka 29,565 | + 598% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 187 (Taka 15,755) | Taka 4,684 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,815 (Taka 152,889) | Taka 38,900 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,528 (Taka 128,724) | Taka 21,781 | + 491% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 129 (Taka 10,851) | Taka 4,033 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (Taka 3,765) | Taka 2,051 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 540 (Taka 45,449) | Taka 42,128 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 172 (Taka 14,449) | Taka 17,526 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (Taka 1,617) | Taka 299 | + 440% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Taka 2,438) | Taka 484 | + 403% | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 137% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 109 (Taka 9,200) | Taka 2,223 | + 314% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (Taka 4,339) | Taka 2,446 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (Taka 10,698) | Taka 4,342 | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 191 (Taka 16,051) | Taka 3,730 | + 330% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,784 (Taka 2,339,872) | Taka 2,716,720 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.81 (Taka 152) | Taka 94 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 86 (Taka 7,265) | Taka 1,782 | + 308% | |
| Personal Care | + 297% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 297% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (Taka 1,063) | Taka 257 | + 313% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 35 (Taka 2,947) | Taka 362 | + 715% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 (Taka 9,655) | Taka 1,258 | + 667% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (Taka 631) | Taka 431 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.37 (Taka 452) | Taka 255 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.28 (Taka 444) | Taka 301 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.28 (Taka 276) | Taka 85 | + 226% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.87 (Taka 326) | Taka 104 | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (Taka 3,807) | Taka 326 | + 1067% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (Taka 5,987) | Taka 994 | + 502% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (Taka 3,183) | Taka 765 | + 316% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 133 (Taka 11,221) | Taka 2,781 | + 303% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 114 (Taka 9,588) | Taka 2,668 | + 259% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Taka 1,443) | Taka 698 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.32 (Taka 448) | Taka 268 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Taka 583) | Taka 555 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 531 (Taka 44,707) | Taka 35,756 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (Taka 28) | Taka 23 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (Taka 7,814) | Taka 3,613 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Taka 697) | Taka 237 | + 194% | |
| TOTAL | + 181% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,721 prices entered by 723 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 181% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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