- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 NT$ (Taka 514) | Taka 335 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 126 NT$ (Taka 343) | Taka 428 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 91 NT$ (Taka 247) | Taka 173 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 87 NT$ (Taka 236) | Taka 74 | + 220% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 NT$ (Taka 201) | Taka 98 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 89 NT$ (Taka 243) | Taka 58 | + 320% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 NT$ (Taka 558) | Taka 373 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 140 NT$ (Taka 380) | Taka 148 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 NT$ (Taka 209) | Taka 24 | + 760% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (Taka 127) | Taka 338 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 617 NT$ (Taka 1,674) | Taka 2,417 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 50 NT$ (Taka 136) | Taka 101 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (Taka 81) | Taka 46 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 42,224 NT$ (Taka 114,649) | Taka 42,612 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,261 NT$ (Taka 55,014) | Taka 35,009 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,067 NT$ (Taka 5,613) | Taka 4,026 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 22,194 NT$ (Taka 60,262) | Taka 44,270 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,112 NT$ (Taka 35,603) | Taka 26,672 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,893 NT$ (Taka 7,855) | Taka 3,605 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 740 NT$ (Taka 2,009) | Taka 2,007 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,669 NT$ (Taka 39,831) | Taka 43,423 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,877 NT$ (Taka 7,812) | Taka 14,696 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 198 NT$ (Taka 538) | Taka 299 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 394 NT$ (Taka 1,070) | Taka 545 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,286 NT$ (Taka 6,207) | Taka 2,215 | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,212 NT$ (Taka 3,291) | Taka 2,647 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,601 NT$ (Taka 7,061) | Taka 4,735 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,712 NT$ (Taka 7,364) | Taka 4,152 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 962,989 NT$ (Taka 2,614,765) | Taka 3,003,560 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (Taka 79) | Taka 93 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,254 NT$ (Taka 3,405) | Taka 2,382 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (Taka 629) | Taka 419 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 142 NT$ (Taka 384) | Taka 522 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 653 NT$ (Taka 1,773) | Taka 1,181 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 275 NT$ (Taka 745) | Taka 370 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 128 NT$ (Taka 348) | Taka 293 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 111 NT$ (Taka 303) | Taka 361 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 NT$ (Taka 184) | Taka 91 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 NT$ (Taka 216) | Taka 107 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 379 NT$ (Taka 1,029) | Taka 317 | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 749 NT$ (Taka 2,033) | Taka 951 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 529 NT$ (Taka 1,436) | Taka 793 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,239 NT$ (Taka 6,079) | Taka 3,706 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,561 NT$ (Taka 4,239) | Taka 2,831 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 NT$ (Taka 764) | Taka 1,364 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 NT$ (Taka 335) | Taka 338 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 171 NT$ (Taka 463) | Taka 501 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,900 NT$ (Taka 37,742) | Taka 35,756 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (Taka 19) | Taka 22 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,488 NT$ (Taka 4,040) | Taka 2,792 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 110 NT$ (Taka 299) | Taka 232 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.715
BDT
/
TWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,415 prices entered by 487 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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