Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 36% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (Taka 1,874) | Taka 859 | + 118% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (Taka 1,082) | Taka 711 | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.26 (Taka 596) | Taka 246 | + 142% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 (Taka 168) | Taka 100 | + 68% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.63 (Taka 508) | Taka 160 | + 217% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.28 (Taka 319) | Taka 112 | + 184% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.34 (Taka 746) | Taka 625 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.13 (Taka 297) | Taka 334 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (Taka 125) | Taka 77 | + 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.97 (Taka 275) | Taka 779 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (Taka 1,407) | Taka 1,629 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.36 (Taka 330) | Taka 126 | + 161% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (Taka 146) | Taka 169 | - 14% | |
Housing | + 178% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 178% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,997 (Taka 279,101) | Taka 58,353 | + 378% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,637 (Taka 228,758) | Taka 45,554 | + 402% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £229 (Taka 32,056) | Taka 6,854 | + 368% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,818 (Taka 254,064) | Taka 142,206 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,060 (Taka 148,054) | Taka 56,988 | + 160% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £190 (Taka 26,501) | Taka 8,881 | + 198% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (Taka 3,617) | Taka 1,075 | + 236% | |
40” flat screen tv | £324 (Taka 45,305) | Taka 60,260 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (Taka 11,603) | Taka 37,692 | - 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (Taka 911) | Taka 919 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (Taka 2,220) | Taka 200 | + 1010% | |
Clothes | + 71% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (Taka 10,198) | Taka 3,344 | + 205% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (Taka 4,535) | Taka 2,984 | + 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (Taka 11,298) | Taka 9,054 | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £83 (Taka 11,545) | Taka 9,196 | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,126 (Taka 3,510,860) | Taka 5,330,940 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (Taka 202) | Taka 108 | + 87% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £85 (Taka 11,816) | Taka 3,828 | + 209% | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.04 (Taka 705) | Taka 836 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (Taka 1,098) | Taka 876 | + 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (Taka 10,334) | Taka 1,543 | + 570% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.77 (Taka 666) | Taka 409 | + 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.97 (Taka 276) | Taka 736 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.78 (Taka 528) | Taka 777 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 (Taka 334) | Taka 104 | + 222% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 (Taka 247) | Taka 129 | + 91% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (Taka 1,975) | Taka 313 | + 531% | |
Entertainment | + 161% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 161% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (Taka 5,581) | Taka 1,462 | + 282% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (Taka 2,689) | Taka 1,023 | + 163% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (Taka 17,297) | Taka 3,581 | + 383% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (Taka 9,625) | Taka 3,800 | + 153% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (Taka 1,496) | Taka 1,519 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.71 (Taka 518) | Taka 605 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.75 (Taka 804) | Taka 641 | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (Taka 74,982) | Taka 35,756 | + 110% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.28 (Taka 39) | Taka 3.07 | + 1174% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (Taka 4,874) | Taka 3,982 | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (Taka 1,899) | Taka 342 | + 455% | |
TOTAL | + 98% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,578 prices entered by 908 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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