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 1,287) | Taka 230 | + 460% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Taka 698) | Taka 376 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.27 (Taka 362) | Taka 184 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (Taka 74) | Taka 79 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.88 (Taka 244) | Taka 105 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.18 (Taka 354) | Taka 54 | + 560% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Taka 526) | Taka 526 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 (Taka 292) | Taka 159 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (Taka 149) | Taka 28 | + 430% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.11 (Taka 264) | Taka 442 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Taka 1,204) | Taka 1,461 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (Taka 168) | Taka 102 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.18 (Taka 185) | Taka 45 | + 310% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in United States is 213% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,189 (Taka 185,619) | Taka 64,159 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,581 (Taka 134,098) | Taka 34,477 | + 289% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (Taka 15,177) | Taka 4,050 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,543 (Taka 130,855) | Taka 39,073 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,142 (Taka 96,819) | Taka 22,885 | + 323% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (Taka 9,582) | Taka 4,140 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (Taka 4,429) | Taka 1,099 | + 303% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $272 (Taka 23,052) | Taka 37,254 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (Taka 10,772) | Taka 15,000 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Taka 911) | Taka 411 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Taka 1,868) | Taka 621 | + 201% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Taka 3,972) | Taka 1,987 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (Taka 3,598) | Taka 2,314 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Taka 7,320) | Taka 4,295 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (Taka 9,059) | Taka 4,454 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,518 (Taka 1,994,391) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (Taka 56) | Taka 94 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (Taka 6,242) | Taka 1,477 | + 323% | |
| Personal Care | + 182% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 182% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 590) | Taka 129 | + 358% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (Taka 1,377) | Taka 491 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (Taka 9,446) | Taka 1,039 | + 809% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Taka 559) | Taka 405 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (Taka 293) | Taka 230 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.86 (Taka 412) | Taka 411 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.66 (Taka 311) | Taka 82 | + 279% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (Taka 154) | Taka 100 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Taka 1,867) | Taka 240 | + 678% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (Taka 3,952) | Taka 1,281 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Taka 2,157) | Taka 958 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $197 (Taka 16,698) | Taka 2,373 | + 604% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (Taka 6,625) | Taka 2,103 | + 215% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Taka 1,042) | Taka 1,179 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.94 (Taka 419) | Taka 284 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.65 (Taka 479) | Taka 638 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (Taka 36,205) | Taka 35,756 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (Taka 21) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (Taka 4,178) | Taka 1,420 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Taka 706) | Taka 258 | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
84.802
BDT
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,954 prices entered by 4,417 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 111% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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