- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (Taka 1,202) | Taka 347 | + 246% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.58 (Taka 648) | Taka 416 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.66 (Taka 425) | Taka 154 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (Taka 99) | Taka 74 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.67 (Taka 311) | Taka 96 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.04 (Taka 237) | Taka 64 | + 273% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.43 (Taka 515) | Taka 363 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (Taka 226) | Taka 144 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (Taka 100) | Taka 23 | + 333% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.79 (Taka 209) | Taka 272 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (Taka 987) | Taka 2,561 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (Taka 208) | Taka 99 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (Taka 105) | Taka 44 | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 236% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,806 (Taka 209,945) | Taka 42,321 | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,187 (Taka 138,025) | Taka 27,784 | + 397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £156 (Taka 18,166) | Taka 4,738 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,054 (Taka 122,515) | Taka 38,238 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £765 (Taka 88,891) | Taka 20,581 | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £146 (Taka 16,958) | Taka 3,783 | + 348% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (Taka 2,429) | Taka 2,042 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £333 (Taka 38,679) | Taka 42,505 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (Taka 9,676) | Taka 17,198 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Taka 733) | Taka 303 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (Taka 1,268) | Taka 299 | + 324% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £65 (Taka 7,614) | Taka 2,108 | + 261% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (Taka 3,768) | Taka 2,247 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (Taka 8,111) | Taka 4,398 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (Taka 8,470) | Taka 3,649 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 142% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,212 (Taka 2,117,134) | Taka 2,637,220 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (Taka 138) | Taka 93 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £99 (Taka 11,526) | Taka 1,861 | + 519% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 153% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.34 (Taka 388) | Taka 222 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (Taka 944) | Taka 342 | + 176% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £69 (Taka 8,041) | Taka 1,349 | + 496% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.17 (Taka 368) | Taka 431 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.64 (Taka 191) | Taka 255 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.38 (Taka 392) | Taka 296 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.75 (Taka 203) | Taka 82 | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (Taka 182) | Taka 103 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (Taka 1,570) | Taka 337 | + 365% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 32% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (Taka 3,546) | Taka 1,224 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (Taka 2,371) | Taka 793 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £123 (Taka 14,256) | Taka 2,489 | + 473% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (Taka 6,346) | Taka 2,793 | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Taka 1,046) | Taka 868 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 (Taka 345) | Taka 268 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.37 (Taka 508) | Taka 543 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £412 (Taka 47,921) | Taka 35,756 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.18 (Taka 21) | Taka 225 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (Taka 5,143) | Taka 3,212 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (Taka 1,153) | Taka 230 | + 401% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
116.250
BDT
/
GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,567 prices entered by 3,053 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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