- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (Taka 1,163) | Taka 302 | + 286% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 (Taka 620) | Taka 414 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (Taka 403) | Taka 159 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (Taka 96) | Taka 74 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.70 (Taka 298) | Taka 96 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (Taka 215) | Taka 60 | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 (Taka 495) | Taka 368 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (Taka 218) | Taka 145 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (Taka 95) | Taka 23 | + 309% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (Taka 200) | Taka 276 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (Taka 954) | Taka 2,525 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 (Taka 200) | Taka 98 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (Taka 101) | Taka 44 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 197% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,838 (Taka 202,940) | Taka 45,196 | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,197 (Taka 132,143) | Taka 33,623 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £152 (Taka 16,759) | Taka 4,624 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,126 (Taka 124,325) | Taka 38,672 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £763 (Taka 84,184) | Taka 23,451 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £154 (Taka 17,046) | Taka 4,030 | + 323% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (Taka 2,335) | Taka 2,183 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £334 (Taka 36,901) | Taka 43,433 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (Taka 9,292) | Taka 17,716 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Taka 704) | Taka 302 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (Taka 1,218) | Taka 517 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (Taka 7,004) | Taka 2,361 | + 197% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (Taka 3,553) | Taka 2,386 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (Taka 7,729) | Taka 4,358 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (Taka 7,831) | Taka 3,865 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 116% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,214 (Taka 2,010,816) | Taka 2,863,950 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (Taka 136) | Taka 92 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £96 (Taka 10,555) | Taka 2,188 | + 382% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 111% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.22 (Taka 355) | Taka 283 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (Taka 904) | Taka 492 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (Taka 7,708) | Taka 1,257 | + 513% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.40 (Taka 376) | Taka 328 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (Taka 168) | Taka 279 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.24 (Taka 357) | Taka 318 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (Taka 194) | Taka 87 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.52 (Taka 168) | Taka 116 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (Taka 1,398) | Taka 314 | + 345% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (Taka 3,372) | Taka 1,543 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (Taka 2,304) | Taka 744 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £116 (Taka 12,773) | Taka 4,335 | + 195% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (Taka 6,162) | Taka 5,081 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Taka 1,013) | Taka 698 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (Taka 326) | Taka 323 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (Taka 480) | Taka 482 | - 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (Taka 44,240) | Taka 35,756 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (Taka 17) | Taka 22 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (Taka 4,787) | Taka 3,020 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (Taka 1,125) | Taka 231 | + 387% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
110.399
BDT
/
GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,002 prices entered by 3,008 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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