Cost of living in United States compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 65% | |||
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Food in United States is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Taka 2,155) | Taka 859 | + 151% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Taka 1,193) | Taka 711 | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (Taka 625) | Taka 246 | + 154% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (Taka 117) | Taka 98 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.52 (Taka 496) | Taka 180 | + 176% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.58 (Taka 503) | Taka 112 | + 348% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Taka 787) | Taka 625 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.42 (Taka 486) | Taka 334 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (Taka 244) | Taka 77 | + 219% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (Taka 329) | Taka 779 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Taka 1,759) | Taka 1,629 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (Taka 321) | Taka 133 | + 141% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (Taka 302) | Taka 169 | + 78% | |
Housing | + 209% | |||
Housing in United States is 209% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,005 (Taka 329,802) | Taka 58,353 | + 465% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,309 (Taka 253,364) | Taka 45,554 | + 456% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $225 (Taka 24,683) | Taka 6,854 | + 260% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,060 (Taka 226,053) | Taka 142,206 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,569 (Taka 172,152) | Taka 56,988 | + 202% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (Taka 16,394) | Taka 8,881 | + 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (Taka 7,041) | Taka 1,075 | + 555% | |
40” flat screen tv | $290 (Taka 31,850) | Taka 60,260 | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (Taka 15,997) | Taka 37,692 | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Taka 1,565) | Taka 919 | + 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (Taka 3,226) | Taka 200 | + 1513% | |
Clothes | + 72% | |||
Clothes in United States is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (Taka 6,217) | Taka 3,344 | + 86% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (Taka 5,762) | Taka 2,984 | + 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (Taka 10,693) | Taka 9,054 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (Taka 14,344) | Taka 9,196 | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in United States is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,621 (Taka 3,140,961) | Taka 5,330,940 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (Taka 108) | Taka 108 | - 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (Taka 8,085) | Taka 3,828 | + 111% | |
Personal Care | + 106% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Taka 1,041) | Taka 836 | + 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (Taka 2,323) | Taka 876 | + 165% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (Taka 15,227) | Taka 1,543 | + 887% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Taka 1,010) | Taka 409 | + 147% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.99 (Taka 547) | Taka 736 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Taka 711) | Taka 777 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.90 (Taka 537) | Taka 104 | + 419% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (Taka 255) | Taka 129 | + 97% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (Taka 3,180) | Taka 313 | + 915% | |
Entertainment | + 179% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 179% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (Taka 6,274) | Taka 1,462 | + 329% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Taka 3,270) | Taka 1,023 | + 220% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $209 (Taka 22,948) | Taka 3,581 | + 541% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (Taka 10,923) | Taka 3,800 | + 187% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Taka 1,610) | Taka 1,519 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (Taka 611) | Taka 605 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Taka 804) | Taka 543 | + 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $494 (Taka 54,197) | Taka 35,756 | + 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (Taka 41) | Taka 3.07 | + 1230% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (Taka 7,146) | Taka 3,982 | + 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Taka 1,125) | Taka 336 | + 235% | |
TOTAL | + 103% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 19,003 prices entered by 2,624 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
109.744
BDT
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Cost of living in United States is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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