Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 219% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 219% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Taka 1,607) | Taka 264 | + 509% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Taka 918) | Taka 397 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.59 (Taka 475) | Taka 160 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.68 (Taka 312) | Taka 81 | + 288% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.96 (Taka 507) | Taka 116 | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (Taka 547) | Taka 52 | + 959% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (Taka 1,063) | Taka 434 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.85 (Taka 497) | Taka 186 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.30 (Taka 366) | Taka 25 | + 1358% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.41 (Taka 375) | Taka 426 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $31 (Taka 2,665) | Taka 1,872 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.29 (Taka 450) | Taka 102 | + 340% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.13 (Taka 351) | Taka 41 | + 750% | |
| Housing | + 311% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 311% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,532 (Taka 215,154) | Taka 46,240 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,186 (Taka 185,774) | Taka 27,702 | + 571% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $396 (Taka 33,620) | Taka 4,496 | + 648% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,849 (Taka 157,112) | Taka 34,541 | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,477 (Taka 125,488) | Taka 19,179 | + 554% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $217 (Taka 18,477) | Taka 3,784 | + 388% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (Taka 5,218) | Taka 1,257 | + 315% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $378 (Taka 32,088) | Taka 35,775 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $180 (Taka 15,297) | Taka 12,836 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Taka 992) | Taka 341 | + 191% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Taka 1,700) | Taka 1,289 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 590% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 590% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $80 (Taka 6,799) | Taka 1,687 | + 303% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $178 (Taka 15,091) | Taka 1,618 | + 833% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Taka 8,498) | Taka 4,829 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $200 (Taka 16,997) | Taka 3,696 | + 360% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 148% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $39,653 (Taka 3,369,932) | Taka 2,174,310 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (Taka 73) | Taka 95 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (Taka 11,319) | Taka 2,580 | + 339% | |
| Personal Care | + 312% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 312% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (Taka 971) | Taka 189 | + 415% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Taka 1,700) | Taka 588 | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $150 (Taka 12,748) | Taka 914 | + 1294% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 560 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.23 (Taka 359) | Taka 256 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Taka 526) | Taka 340 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $10 (Taka 850) | Taka 87 | + 876% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.84 (Taka 241) | Taka 102 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (Taka 2,223) | Taka 231 | + 861% | |
| Entertainment | + 166% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 166% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $108 (Taka 9,178) | Taka 1,040 | + 782% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (Taka 1,431) | Taka 878 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (Taka 2,040) | Taka 2,026 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $153 (Taka 13,000) | Taka 2,200 | + 491% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Taka 781) | Taka 1,227 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.08 (Taka 431) | Taka 362 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.17 (Taka 439) | Taka 540 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $109 (Taka 9,246) | Taka 1,903 | + 386% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (Taka 425) | Taka 270 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 229% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,357 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
84.985
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 229% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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