Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (Taka 1,234) | Taka 228 | + 441% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.86 (Taka 691) | Taka 356 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (Taka 391) | Taka 188 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.83 (Taka 98) | Taka 76 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.48 (Taka 293) | Taka 106 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (Taka 229) | Taka 57 | + 304% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.32 (Taka 509) | Taka 511 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (Taka 229) | Taka 159 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (Taka 93) | Taka 30 | + 211% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.68 (Taka 198) | Taka 448 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (Taka 978) | Taka 1,508 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.96 (Taka 231) | Taka 103 | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (Taka 107) | Taka 42 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 211% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 211% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,807 (Taka 213,280) | Taka 64,159 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,101 (Taka 130,007) | Taka 35,369 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (Taka 17,061) | Taka 4,449 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,121 (Taka 132,277) | Taka 39,073 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,034 (Taka 122,073) | Taka 22,885 | + 433% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 (Taka 11,820) | Taka 4,140 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (Taka 2,619) | Taka 1,133 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £318 (Taka 37,528) | Taka 37,922 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £76 (Taka 8,937) | Taka 15,038 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (Taka 733) | Taka 360 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (Taka 1,400) | Taka 621 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (Taka 8,105) | Taka 1,987 | + 308% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (Taka 3,849) | Taka 2,314 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (Taka 9,095) | Taka 6,592 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (Taka 8,806) | Taka 4,486 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 (Taka 2,365,851) | Taka 2,688,560 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (Taka 135) | Taka 94 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £88 (Taka 10,343) | Taka 2,108 | + 391% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 135% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.27 (Taka 386) | Taka 129 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (Taka 1,044) | Taka 491 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (Taka 9,681) | Taka 1,039 | + 832% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.51 (Taka 415) | Taka 405 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (Taka 187) | Taka 230 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (Taka 378) | Taka 411 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.88 (Taka 222) | Taka 82 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 (Taka 169) | Taka 100 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (Taka 1,579) | Taka 240 | + 558% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 141% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (Taka 3,536) | Taka 1,281 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (Taka 2,198) | Taka 958 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (Taka 15,963) | Taka 2,373 | + 573% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (Taka 6,735) | Taka 2,103 | + 220% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (Taka 1,010) | Taka 1,179 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.29 (Taka 388) | Taka 284 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.60 (Taka 543) | Taka 632 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £428 (Taka 50,571) | Taka 35,756 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (Taka 36) | Taka 6.00 | + 496% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (Taka 4,028) | Taka 1,420 | + 184% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (Taka 1,375) | Taka 266 | + 417% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
118.043
BDT
/
GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,373 prices entered by 1,154 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 139% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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