- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 224% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 224% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Taka 2,145) | Taka 314 | + 583% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Taka 1,159) | Taka 403 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (Taka 1,189) | Taka 154 | + 674% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.71 (Taka 146) | Taka 75 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Taka 649) | Taka 97 | + 572% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.52 (Taka 386) | Taka 63 | + 516% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (Taka 1,052) | Taka 360 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.80 (Taka 324) | Taka 146 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (Taka 249) | Taka 23 | + 974% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.45 (Taka 209) | Taka 272 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (Taka 1,405) | Taka 2,441 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.50 (Taka 213) | Taka 99 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.42 (Taka 207) | Taka 44 | + 371% | |
| Housing | + 304% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 304% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,886 (Taka 246,101) | Taka 44,421 | + 454% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,384 (Taka 203,307) | Taka 31,399 | + 547% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 178 (Taka 15,164) | Taka 4,909 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,899 (Taka 161,928) | Taka 39,799 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,490 (Taka 127,066) | Taka 23,642 | + 437% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 137 (Taka 11,706) | Taka 4,134 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (Taka 3,897) | Taka 2,062 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 554 (Taka 47,250) | Taka 42,558 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 186 (Taka 15,898) | Taka 17,132 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (Taka 1,530) | Taka 291 | + 426% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Taka 2,495) | Taka 523 | + 377% | |
| Clothes | + 154% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 154% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 116 (Taka 9,920) | Taka 2,133 | + 365% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (Taka 4,392) | Taka 2,294 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (Taka 11,243) | Taka 4,393 | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 181 (Taka 15,474) | Taka 3,787 | + 309% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,020 (Taka 2,389,358) | Taka 2,862,910 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.83 (Taka 156) | Taka 93 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (Taka 7,380) | Taka 1,942 | + 280% | |
| Personal Care | + 286% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 286% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (Taka 1,076) | Taka 249 | + 332% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (Taka 2,923) | Taka 443 | + 560% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 (Taka 10,560) | Taka 1,289 | + 719% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (Taka 573) | Taka 319 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.67 (Taka 398) | Taka 268 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.28 (Taka 365) | Taka 300 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.97 (Taka 253) | Taka 84 | + 200% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.33 (Taka 284) | Taka 105 | + 171% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (Taka 3,911) | Taka 335 | + 1068% | |
| Entertainment | + 186% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 186% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (Taka 5,939) | Taka 1,013 | + 486% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (Taka 3,134) | Taka 752 | + 317% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 124 (Taka 10,598) | Taka 2,781 | + 281% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (Taka 9,592) | Taka 2,400 | + 300% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Taka 1,468) | Taka 640 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.27 (Taka 449) | Taka 279 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Taka 606) | Taka 524 | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 532 (Taka 45,386) | Taka 35,756 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.38 (Taka 32) | Taka 10 | + 230% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (Taka 7,783) | Taka 2,853 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Taka 709) | Taka 233 | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | + 193% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,637 prices entered by 722 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 193% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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