- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (Taka 1,128) | Taka 378 | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.65 (Taka 609) | Taka 438 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.79 (Taka 409) | Taka 220 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (Taka 93) | Taka 74 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.64 (Taka 285) | Taka 102 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.97 (Taka 213) | Taka 56 | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.72 (Taka 509) | Taka 330 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (Taka 215) | Taka 148 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (Taka 88) | Taka 24 | + 262% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 (Taka 192) | Taka 318 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (Taka 939) | Taka 2,478 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.85 (Taka 199) | Taka 101 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.94 (Taka 102) | Taka 48 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 212% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 212% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,941 (Taka 209,197) | Taka 43,806 | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,239 (Taka 133,545) | Taka 35,106 | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (Taka 17,135) | Taka 3,522 | + 387% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,249 (Taka 134,618) | Taka 46,238 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £846 (Taka 91,156) | Taka 24,863 | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £120 (Taka 12,931) | Taka 2,602 | + 397% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (Taka 2,386) | Taka 1,713 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £340 (Taka 36,641) | Taka 41,130 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (Taka 9,261) | Taka 14,071 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (Taka 717) | Taka 307 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (Taka 1,178) | Taka 549 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £66 (Taka 7,135) | Taka 2,210 | + 223% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (Taka 3,491) | Taka 2,415 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 (Taka 7,820) | Taka 5,111 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (Taka 8,165) | Taka 3,953 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,864 (Taka 2,033,446) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (Taka 137) | Taka 88 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (Taka 10,549) | Taka 2,280 | + 363% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.45 (Taka 372) | Taka 300 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (Taka 912) | Taka 540 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £76 (Taka 8,210) | Taka 1,187 | + 592% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.56 (Taka 384) | Taka 339 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (Taka 164) | Taka 302 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.26 (Taka 351) | Taka 359 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.82 (Taka 196) | Taka 91 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (Taka 165) | Taka 107 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (Taka 1,347) | Taka 300 | + 349% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (Taka 3,375) | Taka 951 | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (Taka 2,283) | Taka 760 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £107 (Taka 11,524) | Taka 1,973 | + 484% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (Taka 6,156) | Taka 2,831 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Taka 979) | Taka 1,364 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.03 (Taka 327) | Taka 305 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.48 (Taka 483) | Taka 501 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (Taka 43,127) | Taka 35,756 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (Taka 17) | Taka 22 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (Taka 4,809) | Taka 2,337 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (Taka 1,134) | Taka 230 | + 393% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
107.797
BDT
/
GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,677 prices entered by 2,718 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 111% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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