Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 328% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 328% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (Taka 4,028) | Taka 253 | + 1490% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 15 (Taka 2,331) | Taka 518 | + 350% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (Taka 1,636) | Taka 234 | + 598% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.85 (Taka 278) | Taka 91 | + 206% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Taka 1,143) | Taka 150 | + 662% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.08 (Taka 613) | Taka 78 | + 689% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (Taka 1,566) | Taka 476 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.53 (Taka 531) | Taka 307 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.46 (Taka 370) | Taka 56 | + 561% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.65 (Taka 398) | Taka 407 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 19 (Taka 2,793) | Taka 1,613 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.73 (Taka 411) | Taka 136 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.49 (Taka 375) | Taka 72 | + 420% | |
| Housing | + 572% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 572% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,456 (Taka 519,843) | Taka 40,565 | + 1182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,376 (Taka 357,324) | Taka 22,239 | + 1507% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 223 (Taka 33,588) | Taka 4,221 | + 696% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,311 (Taka 347,564) | Taka 50,272 | + 591% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,662 (Taka 249,948) | Taka 31,111 | + 703% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 154 (Taka 23,119) | Taka 5,000 | + 362% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 37 (Taka 5,622) | Taka 1,266 | + 344% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 329 (Taka 49,490) | Taka 49,805 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 148 (Taka 22,295) | Taka 15,000 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (Taka 2,890) | Taka 568 | + 409% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (Taka 4,448) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 333% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 333% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 107 (Taka 16,074) | Taka 2,505 | + 542% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (Taka 7,459) | Taka 2,407 | + 210% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (Taka 20,212) | Taka 5,268 | + 284% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 170 (Taka 25,496) | Taka 4,284 | + 495% | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 171% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 29,589 (Taka 4,450,623) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.79 (Taka 270) | Taka 110 | + 145% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (Taka 12,070) | Taka 2,433 | + 396% | |
| Personal Care | + 402% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 402% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (Taka 1,824) | Taka 250 | + 630% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 18 (Taka 2,723) | Taka 308 | + 784% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 105 (Taka 15,746) | Taka 1,500 | + 950% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.34 (Taka 803) | Taka 360 | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.10 (Taka 766) | Taka 191 | + 301% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.10 (Taka 767) | Taka 794 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.57 (Taka 687) | Taka 158 | + 334% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.94 (Taka 593) | Taka 200 | + 197% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 47 (Taka 7,101) | Taka 205 | + 3360% | |
| Entertainment | + 237% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 237% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Switzerland | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 76 (Taka 11,366) | Taka 1,513 | + 651% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (Taka 5,735) | Taka 1,024 | + 460% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 141 (Taka 21,178) | Taka 3,000 | + 606% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 123 (Taka 18,523) | Taka 3,597 | + 415% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (Taka 2,719) | Taka 1,519 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.65 (Taka 850) | Taka 253 | + 236% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (Taka 1,161) | Taka 606 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 497 (Taka 74,730) | Taka 35,756 | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.59 (Taka 88) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 89 (Taka 13,451) | Taka 2,307 | + 483% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Taka 1,376) | Taka 331 | + 316% | |
| TOTAL | + 311% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,091 prices entered by 291 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 311% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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