- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 183% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Taka 2,063) | Taka 329 | + 526% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (Taka 1,132) | Taka 426 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (Taka 1,110) | Taka 173 | + 543% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.68 (Taka 142) | Taka 73 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 7 (Taka 611) | Taka 98 | + 523% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.00 (Taka 337) | Taka 58 | + 483% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Taka 934) | Taka 368 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.87 (Taka 326) | Taka 147 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.00 (Taka 252) | Taka 24 | + 944% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.21 (Taka 186) | Taka 342 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Taka 1,304) | Taka 2,486 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.47 (Taka 208) | Taka 101 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.50 (Taka 211) | Taka 46 | + 354% | |
| Housing | + 280% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 280% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,894 (Taka 243,699) | Taka 42,612 | + 472% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,232 (Taka 187,996) | Taka 34,991 | + 437% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 199 (Taka 16,747) | Taka 3,724 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,809 (Taka 152,303) | Taka 42,959 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,300 (Taka 109,457) | Taka 25,756 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 152 (Taka 12,803) | Taka 3,716 | + 245% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (Taka 3,840) | Taka 2,062 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 534 (Taka 44,992) | Taka 43,935 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (Taka 14,001) | Taka 14,666 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (Taka 1,415) | Taka 291 | + 386% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Taka 2,406) | Taka 545 | + 342% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 126% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 114 (Taka 9,586) | Taka 2,103 | + 356% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 48 (Taka 4,077) | Taka 2,596 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 135 (Taka 11,350) | Taka 4,703 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 185 (Taka 15,612) | Taka 4,026 | + 288% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,425 (Taka 2,309,434) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (Taka 158) | Taka 92 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 88 (Taka 7,445) | Taka 2,448 | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | + 220% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 220% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (Taka 1,134) | Taka 297 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 33 (Taka 2,747) | Taka 476 | + 477% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 115 (Taka 9,648) | Taka 1,238 | + 680% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 5.98 (Taka 504) | Taka 370 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (Taka 388) | Taka 304 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.25 (Taka 358) | Taka 360 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.13 (Taka 264) | Taka 87 | + 201% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.34 (Taka 281) | Taka 110 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (Taka 3,702) | Taka 320 | + 1055% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 133% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (Taka 5,925) | Taka 1,533 | + 286% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (Taka 3,161) | Taka 787 | + 301% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 149 (Taka 12,573) | Taka 3,706 | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 106 (Taka 8,917) | Taka 2,759 | + 223% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Taka 1,397) | Taka 1,315 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.05 (Taka 425) | Taka 332 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Taka 565) | Taka 547 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 497 (Taka 41,882) | Taka 35,756 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (Taka 30) | Taka 14 | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (Taka 7,691) | Taka 2,557 | + 201% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Taka 699) | Taka 229 | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
84.210
BDT
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,694 prices entered by 698 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 155% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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