Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (Taka 2,199) | Taka 267 | + 723% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (Taka 1,142) | Taka 546 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.95 (Taka 584) | Taka 218 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.15 (Taka 171) | Taka 92 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.75 (Taka 555) | Taka 154 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.46 (Taka 364) | Taka 88 | + 315% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.80 (Taka 711) | Taka 475 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.15 (Taka 318) | Taka 305 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.93 (Taka 137) | Taka 54 | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.11 (Taka 312) | Taka 407 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (Taka 1,429) | Taka 1,495 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.25 (Taka 332) | Taka 137 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (Taka 153) | Taka 76 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 562% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 562% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,761 (Taka 408,472) | Taka 38,619 | + 958% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,140 (Taka 316,580) | Taka 21,828 | + 1350% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £192 (Taka 28,448) | Taka 5,017 | + 467% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,905 (Taka 281,866) | Taka 25,126 | + 1022% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,333 (Taka 197,167) | Taka 15,134 | + 1203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £153 (Taka 22,663) | Taka 10,000 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (Taka 4,055) | Taka 1,380 | + 194% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £283 (Taka 41,839) | Taka 44,973 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (Taka 12,678) | Taka 9,570 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (Taka 1,074) | Taka 533 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (Taka 2,151) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 173% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 173% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (Taka 10,568) | Taka 2,114 | + 400% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (Taka 5,148) | Taka 2,450 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £83 (Taka 12,245) | Taka 4,870 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £87 (Taka 12,861) | Taka 4,397 | + 192% | |
| Transportation | + 239% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 239% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,527 (Taka 4,220,803) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.45 (Taka 214) | Taka 115 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £111 (Taka 16,490) | Taka 2,408 | + 585% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.66 (Taka 541) | Taka 836 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (Taka 1,143) | Taka 682 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £62 (Taka 9,219) | Taka 1,500 | + 515% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.94 (Taka 583) | Taka 360 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.92 (Taka 284) | Taka 411 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.56 (Taka 674) | Taka 625 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.22 (Taka 328) | Taka 102 | + 222% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.91 (Taka 282) | Taka 129 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (Taka 2,259) | Taka 380 | + 495% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (Taka 5,512) | Taka 1,745 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (Taka 3,365) | Taka 1,011 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £114 (Taka 16,878) | Taka 3,000 | + 463% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £68 (Taka 10,004) | Taka 3,597 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (Taka 1,659) | Taka 1,519 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.69 (Taka 546) | Taka 253 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (Taka 899) | Taka 571 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (Taka 63,451) | Taka 35,756 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (Taka 18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (Taka 5,865) | Taka 2,365 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (Taka 2,218) | Taka 335 | + 562% | |
| TOTAL | + 224% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
147.960
BDT
/
GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,007 prices entered by 705 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 224% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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