Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (Taka 1,250) | Taka 301 | + 315% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.79 (Taka 643) | Taka 389 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (Taka 367) | Taka 171 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (Taka 95) | Taka 82 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.32 (Taka 258) | Taka 117 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (Taka 214) | Taka 53 | + 306% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.85 (Taka 427) | Taka 411 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.82 (Taka 202) | Taka 181 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.97 (Taka 107) | Taka 25 | + 324% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (Taka 196) | Taka 426 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (Taka 855) | Taka 1,811 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 (Taka 213) | Taka 103 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.96 (Taka 106) | Taka 44 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 203% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,794 (Taka 198,986) | Taka 44,860 | + 344% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,336 (Taka 148,151) | Taka 28,913 | + 412% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £132 (Taka 14,613) | Taka 4,663 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,035 (Taka 114,743) | Taka 35,020 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £868 (Taka 96,296) | Taka 18,135 | + 431% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £109 (Taka 12,078) | Taka 3,942 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (Taka 2,558) | Taka 1,264 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £315 (Taka 34,954) | Taka 35,260 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (Taka 9,453) | Taka 12,829 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (Taka 723) | Taka 336 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (Taka 1,284) | Taka 1,289 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (Taka 7,491) | Taka 1,748 | + 328% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (Taka 3,334) | Taka 1,905 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (Taka 7,599) | Taka 4,690 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (Taka 7,878) | Taka 3,988 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,092 (Taka 2,228,268) | Taka 2,383,780 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (Taka 140) | Taka 94 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (Taka 8,933) | Taka 2,585 | + 246% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 92% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.67 (Taka 407) | Taka 189 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (Taka 956) | Taka 691 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £83 (Taka 9,220) | Taka 914 | + 909% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.03 (Taka 336) | Taka 560 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.41 (Taka 156) | Taka 259 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.37 (Taka 373) | Taka 367 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (Taka 190) | Taka 87 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 (Taka 159) | Taka 102 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (Taka 1,356) | Taka 232 | + 486% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (Taka 3,247) | Taka 1,040 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (Taka 2,178) | Taka 884 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £107 (Taka 11,904) | Taka 2,026 | + 488% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (Taka 5,940) | Taka 2,404 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Taka 980) | Taka 1,227 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.94 (Taka 326) | Taka 393 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.37 (Taka 484) | Taka 526 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £387 (Taka 42,906) | Taka 35,756 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (Taka 12) | Taka 1.70 | + 624% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (Taka 3,682) | Taka 1,895 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (Taka 1,238) | Taka 277 | + 347% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,113 prices entered by 1,508 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
110.904
BDT
/
GBP
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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