Cost of living in United States compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 205% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 205% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (Taka 2,600) | Taka 253 | + 926% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (Taka 1,462) | Taka 506 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.85 (Taka 711) | Taka 234 | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (Taka 133) | Taka 91 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.52 (Taka 671) | Taka 150 | + 347% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.83 (Taka 587) | Taka 78 | + 655% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Taka 930) | Taka 476 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.24 (Taka 516) | Taka 307 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.28 (Taka 278) | Taka 56 | + 397% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.63 (Taka 442) | Taka 407 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (Taka 2,187) | Taka 1,609 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.95 (Taka 359) | Taka 136 | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.01 (Taka 366) | Taka 72 | + 408% | |
| Housing | + 446% | |||
| Housing in United States is 446% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,085 (Taka 375,326) | Taka 40,565 | + 825% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,367 (Taka 288,000) | Taka 22,239 | + 1195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $231 (Taka 28,136) | Taka 4,221 | + 567% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,197 (Taka 267,230) | Taka 50,272 | + 432% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,612 (Taka 196,122) | Taka 31,111 | + 530% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (Taka 20,385) | Taka 5,000 | + 308% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (Taka 7,429) | Taka 1,266 | + 487% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $254 (Taka 30,872) | Taka 49,805 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $156 (Taka 19,003) | Taka 15,000 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Taka 1,822) | Taka 568 | + 221% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (Taka 4,140) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 175% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 175% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (Taka 7,006) | Taka 2,505 | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (Taka 6,240) | Taka 2,407 | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (Taka 13,032) | Taka 5,268 | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $140 (Taka 17,052) | Taka 4,284 | + 298% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,844 (Taka 3,752,371) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (Taka 114) | Taka 110 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (Taka 10,247) | Taka 2,433 | + 321% | |
| Personal Care | + 373% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 373% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Taka 1,095) | Taka 250 | + 338% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (Taka 2,994) | Taka 308 | + 872% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $169 (Taka 20,561) | Taka 1,500 | + 1271% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (Taka 1,178) | Taka 360 | + 227% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.33 (Taka 648) | Taka 191 | + 239% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Taka 854) | Taka 794 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.01 (Taka 610) | Taka 158 | + 285% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (Taka 288) | Taka 200 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (Taka 3,774) | Taka 205 | + 1739% | |
| Entertainment | + 152% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 152% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (Taka 7,425) | Taka 1,513 | + 391% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Taka 3,708) | Taka 1,024 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $232 (Taka 28,199) | Taka 3,000 | + 840% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (Taka 12,902) | Taka 3,597 | + 259% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Taka 1,803) | Taka 1,519 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.97 (Taka 726) | Taka 253 | + 187% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Taka 915) | Taka 606 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $456 (Taka 55,519) | Taka 35,756 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.96 (Taka 117) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (Taka 8,623) | Taka 2,307 | + 274% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Taka 1,363) | Taka 330 | + 313% | |
| TOTAL | + 219% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
121.658
BDT
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,437 prices entered by 2,040 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 219% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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