Cost of living in United States compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Taka 1,242) | Taka 263 | + 372% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Taka 671) | Taka 344 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.33 (Taka 367) | Taka 162 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (Taka 74) | Taka 74 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (Taka 252) | Taka 112 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (Taka 341) | Taka 50 | + 589% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Taka 531) | Taka 581 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (Taka 285) | Taka 172 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (Taka 150) | Taka 26 | + 471% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (Taka 269) | Taka 391 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Taka 1,225) | Taka 1,738 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (Taka 165) | Taka 103 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (Taka 172) | Taka 41 | + 320% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in United States is 225% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,264 (Taka 192,239) | Taka 59,451 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,625 (Taka 137,945) | Taka 33,978 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (Taka 15,056) | Taka 4,046 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,626 (Taka 138,077) | Taka 35,113 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,156 (Taka 98,141) | Taka 15,590 | + 530% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (Taka 9,220) | Taka 3,803 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (Taka 3,991) | Taka 1,167 | + 242% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $298 (Taka 25,263) | Taka 35,909 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (Taka 9,999) | Taka 13,069 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Taka 915) | Taka 431 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Taka 1,860) | Taka 852 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (Taka 4,138) | Taka 1,746 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (Taka 3,789) | Taka 1,826 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Taka 7,295) | Taka 5,220 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (Taka 9,467) | Taka 4,121 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,989 (Taka 1,952,081) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (Taka 64) | Taka 96 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $81 (Taka 6,851) | Taka 2,898 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 213% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 213% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 616) | Taka 133 | + 363% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Taka 1,660) | Taka 498 | + 233% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (Taka 9,298) | Taka 1,000 | + 830% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Taka 565) | Taka 400 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (Taka 301) | Taka 164 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (Taka 433) | Taka 356 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.56 (Taka 302) | Taka 84 | + 260% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (Taka 155) | Taka 141 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Taka 1,817) | Taka 167 | + 990% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Taka 3,830) | Taka 1,289 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Taka 2,080) | Taka 888 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $222 (Taka 18,833) | Taka 2,301 | + 719% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (Taka 6,319) | Taka 1,790 | + 253% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Taka 1,009) | Taka 817 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 (Taka 409) | Taka 304 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.79 (Taka 492) | Taka 536 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (Taka 33,532) | Taka 35,756 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (Taka 16) | Taka 1.67 | + 854% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (Taka 4,457) | Taka 1,882 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Taka 684) | Taka 272 | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 44,553 prices entered by 5,743 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
84.915
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in United States is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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