Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 155% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 155% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (Taka 1,437) | Taka 228 | + 530% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Taka 733) | Taka 356 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.50 (Taka 466) | Taka 188 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.04 (Taka 257) | Taka 76 | + 238% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.50 (Taka 297) | Taka 107 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (Taka 394) | Taka 57 | + 597% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (Taka 1,043) | Taka 490 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.92 (Taka 502) | Taka 162 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.41 (Taka 204) | Taka 30 | + 587% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.46 (Taka 293) | Taka 442 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (Taka 1,510) | Taka 1,508 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.91 (Taka 332) | Taka 103 | + 223% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.11 (Taka 264) | Taka 41 | + 537% | |
| Housing | + 254% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 254% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,362 (Taka 200,205) | Taka 64,159 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,695 (Taka 143,675) | Taka 34,169 | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $314 (Taka 26,599) | Taka 4,050 | + 557% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,534 (Taka 130,044) | Taka 39,073 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,052 (Taka 89,138) | Taka 22,885 | + 290% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $201 (Taka 17,032) | Taka 4,140 | + 311% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $72 (Taka 6,145) | Taka 1,099 | + 459% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (Taka 23,736) | Taka 37,254 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (Taka 7,634) | Taka 15,000 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Taka 862) | Taka 411 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Taka 1,695) | Taka 621 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (Taka 3,395) | Taka 1,987 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $60 (Taka 5,121) | Taka 2,314 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (Taka 5,086) | Taka 6,592 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (Taka 5,086) | Taka 4,454 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (Taka 2,458,345) | Taka 2,966,090 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (Taka 63) | Taka 92 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (Taka 11,290) | Taka 2,108 | + 436% | |
| Personal Care | + 263% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 263% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 629) | Taka 129 | + 388% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Taka 1,272) | Taka 491 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (Taka 16,954) | Taka 1,039 | + 1532% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Taka 553) | Taka 405 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (Taka 393) | Taka 230 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (Taka 427) | Taka 411 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (Taka 254) | Taka 82 | + 210% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (Taka 238) | Taka 100 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (Taka 2,326) | Taka 240 | + 869% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (Taka 5,474) | Taka 1,281 | + 327% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (Taka 1,391) | Taka 958 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (Taka 2,034) | Taka 2,373 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (Taka 8,451) | Taka 2,103 | + 302% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Taka 1,040) | Taka 1,179 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.89 (Taka 500) | Taka 284 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.73 (Taka 401) | Taka 632 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 6.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $99 (Taka 8,393) | Taka 1,420 | + 491% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $3.83 (Taka 324) | Taka 266 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 158% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,340 prices entered by 285 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
84.770
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 158% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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