Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 227% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 227% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (Taka 2,459) | Taka 230 | + 969% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (Taka 1,360) | Taka 376 | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (Taka 1,184) | Taka 184 | + 544% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.61 (Taka 150) | Taka 79 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (Taka 691) | Taka 105 | + 561% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.73 (Taka 349) | Taka 54 | + 550% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Taka 1,031) | Taka 526 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.83 (Taka 358) | Taka 159 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.43 (Taka 227) | Taka 28 | + 707% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.06 (Taka 192) | Taka 442 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Taka 1,379) | Taka 1,461 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.62 (Taka 245) | Taka 102 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.49 (Taka 232) | Taka 45 | + 416% | |
| Housing | + 279% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 279% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,653 (Taka 247,908) | Taka 64,159 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,210 (Taka 206,445) | Taka 34,477 | + 499% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 167 (Taka 15,646) | Taka 4,050 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,619 (Taka 151,281) | Taka 39,073 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,180 (Taka 110,249) | Taka 22,885 | + 382% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (Taka 8,776) | Taka 4,140 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 41 (Taka 3,830) | Taka 1,099 | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 400 (Taka 37,380) | Taka 37,254 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 137 (Taka 12,831) | Taka 15,000 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (Taka 1,531) | Taka 411 | + 273% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (Taka 2,626) | Taka 621 | + 323% | |
| Clothes | + 220% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 220% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (Taka 10,592) | Taka 1,987 | + 433% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 66 (Taka 6,180) | Taka 2,314 | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (Taka 12,349) | Taka 4,295 | + 188% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 170 (Taka 15,884) | Taka 4,454 | + 257% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,438 (Taka 2,657,042) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.50 (Taka 141) | Taka 94 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (Taka 8,136) | Taka 1,477 | + 451% | |
| Personal Care | + 301% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 301% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (Taka 1,507) | Taka 129 | + 1070% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (Taka 2,249) | Taka 491 | + 358% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 106 (Taka 9,903) | Taka 1,039 | + 853% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 (Taka 565) | Taka 405 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.74 (Taka 443) | Taka 230 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.66 (Taka 435) | Taka 411 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.91 (Taka 365) | Taka 82 | + 346% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.67 (Taka 437) | Taka 100 | + 339% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 (Taka 3,810) | Taka 240 | + 1488% | |
| Entertainment | + 182% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 182% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 78 (Taka 7,264) | Taka 1,281 | + 467% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (Taka 3,335) | Taka 958 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 246 (Taka 23,001) | Taka 2,373 | + 869% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (Taka 10,510) | Taka 2,103 | + 400% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Taka 1,553) | Taka 1,179 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.19 (Taka 485) | Taka 284 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Taka 662) | Taka 638 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 450 (Taka 42,019) | Taka 35,756 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (Taka 34) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 110 (Taka 10,254) | Taka 1,420 | + 622% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Taka 802) | Taka 258 | + 211% | |
| TOTAL | + 203% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,326 prices entered by 426 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 203% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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