Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (Taka 1,231) | Taka 228 | + 439% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.84 (Taka 687) | Taka 356 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.33 (Taka 391) | Taka 197 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (Taka 98) | Taka 76 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.50 (Taka 293) | Taka 107 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (Taka 226) | Taka 57 | + 299% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.31 (Taka 507) | Taka 490 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (Taka 228) | Taka 162 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (Taka 92) | Taka 30 | + 211% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.70 (Taka 200) | Taka 442 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (Taka 979) | Taka 1,508 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 (Taka 228) | Taka 103 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (Taka 107) | Taka 41 | + 158% | |
| 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 | £1,827 (Taka 214,622) | Taka 64,159 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,115 (Taka 131,043) | Taka 34,169 | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (Taka 16,994) | Taka 4,050 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,128 (Taka 132,554) | Taka 39,073 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,017 (Taka 119,526) | Taka 22,885 | + 422% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £93 (Taka 10,889) | Taka 4,140 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (Taka 2,575) | Taka 1,099 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £325 (Taka 38,179) | Taka 37,254 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £75 (Taka 8,815) | Taka 15,000 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Taka 728) | Taka 411 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (Taka 1,403) | Taka 621 | + 126% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (Taka 8,088) | Taka 1,987 | + 307% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (Taka 3,848) | Taka 2,314 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (Taka 9,010) | Taka 6,592 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (Taka 8,764) | Taka 4,454 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 (Taka 2,354,752) | Taka 2,966,090 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (Taka 134) | Taka 94 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £89 (Taka 10,433) | Taka 2,108 | + 395% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 133% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.04 (Taka 357) | Taka 129 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (Taka 1,039) | Taka 491 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (Taka 9,635) | Taka 1,039 | + 828% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.32 (Taka 390) | Taka 405 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (Taka 179) | Taka 230 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (Taka 376) | Taka 411 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.90 (Taka 223) | Taka 82 | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 (Taka 170) | Taka 100 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (Taka 1,603) | Taka 240 | + 568% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 138% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (Taka 3,508) | Taka 1,281 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (Taka 2,206) | Taka 958 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (Taka 15,803) | Taka 2,373 | + 566% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (Taka 6,696) | Taka 2,103 | + 218% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (Taka 995) | Taka 1,179 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.31 (Taka 389) | Taka 284 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.54 (Taka 534) | Taka 633 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £421 (Taka 49,413) | Taka 35,756 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (Taka 36) | Taka 6.00 | + 493% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (Taka 3,843) | Taka 1,420 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (Taka 1,362) | Taka 262 | + 420% | |
| TOTAL | + 136% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
117.489
BDT
/
GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,365 prices entered by 1,138 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 136% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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