Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (Taka 1,327) | Taka 231 | + 475% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.88 (Taka 682) | Taka 357 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (Taka 384) | Taka 181 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (Taka 99) | Taka 75 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.47 (Taka 287) | Taka 105 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.08 (Taka 242) | Taka 62 | + 291% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.09 (Taka 475) | Taka 550 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (Taka 224) | Taka 160 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (Taka 105) | Taka 30 | + 247% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (Taka 198) | Taka 464 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (Taka 945) | Taka 1,525 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (Taka 227) | Taka 103 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.97 (Taka 113) | Taka 41 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 200% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,801 (Taka 209,094) | Taka 66,410 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,273 (Taka 147,709) | Taka 36,585 | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £147 (Taka 17,028) | Taka 4,183 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,095 (Taka 127,070) | Taka 38,399 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,086 (Taka 126,082) | Taka 24,220 | + 421% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £98 (Taka 11,410) | Taka 4,012 | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (Taka 2,568) | Taka 1,158 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £322 (Taka 37,330) | Taka 36,354 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (Taka 8,520) | Taka 15,726 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Taka 720) | Taka 332 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (Taka 1,386) | Taka 852 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £72 (Taka 8,330) | Taka 2,028 | + 311% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (Taka 3,887) | Taka 2,375 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £78 (Taka 9,051) | Taka 6,087 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (Taka 8,874) | Taka 4,139 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,228 (Taka 2,347,865) | Taka 2,957,960 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (Taka 139) | Taka 93 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (Taka 11,399) | Taka 2,572 | + 343% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.19 (Taka 370) | Taka 147 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (Taka 1,013) | Taka 576 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (Taka 9,414) | Taka 1,109 | + 749% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.41 (Taka 396) | Taka 406 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (Taka 184) | Taka 237 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.36 (Taka 390) | Taka 405 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (Taka 213) | Taka 86 | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.46 (Taka 170) | Taka 114 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (Taka 1,553) | Taka 240 | + 547% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 131% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (Taka 3,449) | Taka 1,140 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (Taka 2,313) | Taka 913 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £133 (Taka 15,486) | Taka 2,331 | + 564% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (Taka 6,703) | Taka 2,046 | + 228% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Taka 1,013) | Taka 1,157 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.14 (Taka 365) | Taka 302 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.70 (Taka 546) | Taka 600 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (Taka 49,794) | Taka 35,756 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (Taka 16) | Taka 2.30 | + 612% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (Taka 4,279) | Taka 1,613 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (Taka 1,347) | Taka 269 | + 402% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,594 prices entered by 1,205 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
116.068
BDT
/
GBP
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 133% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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