Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 168% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (Taka 2,192) | Taka 253 | + 765% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (Taka 1,461) | Taka 506 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 (Taka 536) | Taka 234 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.47 (Taka 301) | Taka 91 | + 231% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.27 (Taka 642) | Taka 150 | + 328% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.14 (Taka 504) | Taka 78 | + 548% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (Taka 1,461) | Taka 476 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.54 (Taka 674) | Taka 307 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (Taka 232) | Taka 56 | + 316% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.24 (Taka 272) | Taka 407 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Taka 2,048) | Taka 1,570 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.49 (Taka 303) | Taka 136 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.11 (Taka 257) | Taka 72 | + 256% | |
| Housing | + 294% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 294% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,881 (Taka 229,003) | Taka 40,565 | + 465% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,017 (Taka 123,785) | Taka 22,239 | + 457% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (Taka 24,757) | Taka 4,221 | + 487% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,009 (Taka 122,884) | Taka 50,272 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 (Taka 98,307) | Taka 31,111 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (Taka 8,602) | Taka 5,000 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $111 (Taka 13,517) | Taka 1,266 | + 968% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $229 (Taka 27,887) | Taka 49,805 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (Taka 10,960) | Taka 15,000 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (Taka 2,030) | Taka 568 | + 258% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (Taka 2,436) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 281% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 281% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (Taka 4,878) | Taka 2,505 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $120 (Taka 14,613) | Taka 2,407 | + 507% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $60 (Taka 7,307) | Taka 5,268 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (Taka 7,307) | Taka 4,284 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,000 (Taka 3,531,504) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (Taka 129) | Taka 110 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (Taka 6,698) | Taka 2,433 | + 175% | |
| Personal Care | + 370% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 370% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 903) | Taka 250 | + 261% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Taka 1,827) | Taka 308 | + 493% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (Taka 24,355) | Taka 1,500 | + 1524% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Taka 794) | Taka 360 | + 121% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (Taka 564) | Taka 191 | + 195% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.04 (Taka 613) | Taka 794 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (Taka 973) | Taka 158 | + 514% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.81 (Taka 342) | Taka 200 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (Taka 3,342) | Taka 205 | + 1528% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (Taka 7,580) | Taka 1,513 | + 401% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (Taka 3,410) | Taka 1,024 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (Taka 2,923) | Taka 3,000 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (Taka 12,178) | Taka 3,597 | + 239% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Taka 1,827) | Taka 1,519 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (Taka 731) | Taka 253 | + 189% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (Taka 609) | Taka 606 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (Taka 6,089) | Taka 2,307 | + 164% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Taka 1,218) | Taka 330 | + 269% | |
| TOTAL | + 160% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 401 prices entered by 195 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
121.776
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 160% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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