Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 107% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (Taka 2,015) | Taka 353 | + 471% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (Taka 967) | Taka 391 | + 148% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.67 (Taka 508) | Taka 192 | + 165% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.13 (Taka 157) | Taka 87 | + 80% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.51 (Taka 486) | Taka 141 | + 245% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.97 (Taka 273) | Taka 84 | + 227% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.39 (Taka 609) | Taka 706 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (Taka 276) | Taka 255 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (Taka 128) | Taka 54 | + 136% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.90 (Taka 263) | Taka 488 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (Taka 1,226) | Taka 1,565 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.35 (Taka 326) | Taka 124 | + 164% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.13 (Taka 157) | Taka 55 | + 185% | |
Housing | + 353% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 353% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,361 (Taka 327,323) | Taka 33,953 | + 864% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,706 (Taka 236,500) | Taka 26,922 | + 778% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £203 (Taka 28,142) | Taka 4,016 | + 601% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,511 (Taka 209,383) | Taka 61,660 | + 240% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,151 (Taka 159,519) | Taka 24,728 | + 545% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £132 (Taka 18,314) | Taka 3,381 | + 442% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (Taka 3,923) | Taka 867 | + 353% | |
40” flat screen tv | £326 (Taka 45,226) | Taka 44,419 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £90 (Taka 12,475) | Taka 19,150 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Taka 878) | Taka 561 | + 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (Taka 2,140) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 97% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (Taka 9,646) | Taka 1,826 | + 428% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (Taka 4,648) | Taka 3,700 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (Taka 10,216) | Taka 4,382 | + 133% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £86 (Taka 11,878) | Taka 4,090 | + 190% | |
Transportation | + 208% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 208% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £27,606 (Taka 3,826,552) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.49 (Taka 207) | Taka 135 | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £112 (Taka 15,548) | Taka 2,087 | + 645% | |
Personal Care | + 128% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.48 (Taka 621) | Taka 228 | + 172% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £12 (Taka 1,614) | Taka 647 | + 149% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £91 (Taka 12,571) | Taka 1,685 | + 646% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.23 (Taka 586) | Taka 409 | + 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.60 (Taka 222) | Taka 325 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.61 (Taka 500) | Taka 468 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.23 (Taka 310) | Taka 94 | + 231% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.80 (Taka 249) | Taka 172 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (Taka 1,963) | Taka 640 | + 207% | |
Entertainment | + 180% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 180% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United Kingdom | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (Taka 5,306) | Taka 1,089 | + 387% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £23 (Taka 3,136) | Taka 941 | + 233% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £148 (Taka 20,454) | Taka 1,610 | + 1171% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £65 (Taka 9,079) | Taka 3,685 | + 146% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (Taka 1,339) | Taka 790 | + 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.40 (Taka 471) | Taka 266 | + 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.99 (Taka 691) | Taka 481 | + 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £440 (Taka 60,990) | Taka 35,756 | + 71% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (Taka 15) | Taka 2.24 | + 579% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (Taka 5,726) | Taka 3,261 | + 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (Taka 1,830) | Taka 300 | + 509% | |
TOTAL | + 202% |

These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
138.614
BDT
/
GBP
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 202% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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