Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (Taka 1,678) | Taka 350 | + 379% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (Taka 811) | Taka 507 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.47 (Taka 456) | Taka 210 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.95 (Taka 125) | Taka 88 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.99 (Taka 393) | Taka 129 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.07 (Taka 272) | Taka 90 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.21 (Taka 554) | Taka 369 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.06 (Taka 270) | Taka 221 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (Taka 103) | Taka 33 | + 211% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.75 (Taka 230) | Taka 386 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (Taka 1,105) | Taka 1,412 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.03 (Taka 267) | Taka 110 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (Taka 121) | Taka 70 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 298% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 298% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,062 (Taka 271,088) | Taka 52,964 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,552 (Taka 204,050) | Taka 24,651 | + 728% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £187 (Taka 24,609) | Taka 2,870 | + 757% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,220 (Taka 160,327) | Taka 34,158 | + 369% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,039 (Taka 136,629) | Taka 20,892 | + 554% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £126 (Taka 16,559) | Taka 2,246 | + 637% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (Taka 3,235) | Taka 1,396 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £278 (Taka 36,544) | Taka 35,407 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (Taka 11,152) | Taka 15,748 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Taka 793) | Taka 491 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (Taka 1,747) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 (Taka 8,689) | Taka 2,970 | + 193% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (Taka 4,148) | Taka 3,111 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (Taka 9,765) | Taka 6,985 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (Taka 9,480) | Taka 4,408 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 173% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 173% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,492 (Taka 3,088,333) | Taka 3,754,770 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.71 (Taka 224) | Taka 111 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (Taka 12,404) | Taka 1,500 | + 727% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.65 (Taka 480) | Taka 191 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (Taka 1,289) | Taka 436 | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (Taka 10,682) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.65 (Taka 349) | Taka 487 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 (Taka 225) | Taka 286 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (Taka 469) | Taka 502 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.10 (Taka 276) | Taka 80 | + 246% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (Taka 206) | Taka 212 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (Taka 1,932) | Taka 389 | + 397% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (Taka 4,512) | Taka 1,168 | + 286% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (Taka 2,777) | Taka 858 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (Taka 15,068) | Taka 2,000 | + 653% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (Taka 7,962) | Taka 2,051 | + 288% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Taka 1,228) | Taka 1,000 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.23 (Taka 424) | Taka 215 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.15 (Taka 677) | Taka 522 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £473 (Taka 62,187) | Taka 35,756 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (Taka 17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (Taka 4,977) | Taka 1,760 | + 183% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (Taka 1,657) | Taka 274 | + 505% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,545 prices entered by 936 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
131.462
BDT
/
GBP
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 156% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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