- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (Taka 1,164) | Taka 328 | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (Taka 607) | Taka 415 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.61 (Taka 392) | Taka 169 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (Taka 94) | Taka 74 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.68 (Taka 291) | Taka 97 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (Taka 209) | Taka 63 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.52 (Taka 492) | Taka 359 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (Taka 214) | Taka 146 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (Taka 92) | Taka 24 | + 291% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (Taka 191) | Taka 304 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (Taka 930) | Taka 2,421 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (Taka 198) | Taka 101 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (Taka 101) | Taka 44 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 199% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,857 (Taka 201,852) | Taka 42,189 | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,198 (Taka 130,160) | Taka 32,498 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (Taka 17,079) | Taka 3,873 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,145 (Taka 124,391) | Taka 42,062 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £783 (Taka 85,125) | Taka 24,788 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £145 (Taka 15,796) | Taka 3,366 | + 369% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (Taka 2,339) | Taka 2,008 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £338 (Taka 36,687) | Taka 43,783 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (Taka 9,270) | Taka 14,583 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Taka 695) | Taka 292 | + 138% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (Taka 1,186) | Taka 606 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (Taka 6,861) | Taka 2,177 | + 215% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (Taka 3,515) | Taka 2,485 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (Taka 7,627) | Taka 4,501 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (Taka 7,871) | Taka 3,784 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,349 (Taka 1,994,101) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (Taka 135) | Taka 92 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (Taka 10,189) | Taka 2,504 | + 307% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.33 (Taka 362) | Taka 297 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (Taka 883) | Taka 476 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (Taka 8,062) | Taka 1,238 | + 551% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.48 (Taka 378) | Taka 370 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 (Taka 166) | Taka 304 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (Taka 350) | Taka 344 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (Taka 195) | Taka 90 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (Taka 168) | Taka 110 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (Taka 1,368) | Taka 326 | + 320% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (Taka 3,351) | Taka 1,455 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (Taka 2,271) | Taka 756 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (Taka 12,474) | Taka 2,663 | + 368% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (Taka 5,899) | Taka 4,971 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Taka 978) | Taka 1,315 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (Taka 322) | Taka 516 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.36 (Taka 473) | Taka 564 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (Taka 43,620) | Taka 35,756 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (Taka 16) | Taka 21 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (Taka 4,673) | Taka 2,557 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (Taka 1,108) | Taka 228 | + 386% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
108.675
BDT
/
GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,406 prices entered by 2,913 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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