- Cost of Living
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 307% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in U.S. Virgin Islands is 307% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Taka 1,668) | Taka 378 | + 341% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $12 (Taka 1,027) | Taka 438 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $13 (Taka 1,116) | Taka 220 | + 408% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.92 (Taka 160) | Taka 74 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (Taka 661) | Taka 102 | + 548% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (Taka 749) | Taka 56 | + 1238% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (Taka 1,121) | Taka 330 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $9 (Taka 754) | Taka 148 | + 408% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $8 (Taka 669) | Taka 24 | + 2653% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $9 (Taka 794) | Taka 318 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Taka 1,456) | Taka 2,478 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $5.76 (Taka 482) | Taka 101 | + 376% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.78 (Taka 484) | Taka 48 | + 904% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in U.S. Virgin Islands is 141% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,614 (Taka 135,053) | Taka 43,806 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $855 (Taka 71,572) | Taka 35,106 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $238 (Taka 19,873) | Taka 3,522 | + 464% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $776 (Taka 64,962) | Taka 46,238 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $600 (Taka 50,204) | Taka 24,863 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (Taka 8,367) | Taka 2,602 | + 222% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (Taka 5,020) | Taka 1,713 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $475 (Taka 39,745) | Taka 41,130 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,071 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Taka 1,046) | Taka 307 | + 241% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (Taka 1,255) | Taka 549 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in U.S. Virgin Islands is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,210 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $73 (Taka 6,066) | Taka 2,415 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Taka 8,367) | Taka 5,111 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,953 | - | |
| Transportation | + 249% | |||
| Transportation in U.S. Virgin Islands is 249% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,739,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (Taka 67) | Taka 88 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $200 (Taka 16,735) | Taka 2,280 | + 634% | |
| Personal Care | + 193% | |||
| Personal Care in U.S. Virgin Islands is 193% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (Taka 1,255) | Taka 300 | + 318% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Taka 1,255) | Taka 540 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (Taka 7,949) | Taka 1,187 | + 570% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (Taka 669) | Taka 339 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $8 (Taka 628) | Taka 302 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.00 (Taka 335) | Taka 359 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (Taka 335) | Taka 91 | + 266% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.00 (Taka 251) | Taka 107 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Taka 1,673) | Taka 300 | + 457% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in U.S. Virgin Islands is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (Taka 6,694) | Taka 951 | + 604% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (Taka 1,467) | Taka 760 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $24 (Taka 2,008) | Taka 1,973 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (Taka 9,204) | Taka 2,831 | + 225% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6.00 (Taka 502) | Taka 1,364 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Taka 418) | Taka 305 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (Taka 251) | Taka 501 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (Taka 5,857) | Taka 2,337 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.00 (Taka 251) | Taka 230 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 195% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,303 prices entered by 360 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
83.674
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in U.S. Virgin Islands is 195% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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