Cost of living in United States compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (Taka 1,519) | Taka 532 | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Taka 796) | Taka 488 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.07 (Taka 443) | Taka 263 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (Taka 86) | Taka 98 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.33 (Taka 291) | Taka 134 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.43 (Taka 387) | Taka 96 | + 303% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Taka 602) | Taka 329 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.93 (Taka 344) | Taka 203 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (Taka 168) | Taka 27 | + 512% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.28 (Taka 287) | Taka 530 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Taka 1,374) | Taka 1,346 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (Taka 198) | Taka 112 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (Taka 215) | Taka 58 | + 272% | |
| Housing | + 321% | |||
| Housing in United States is 321% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,513 (Taka 219,813) | Taka 43,087 | + 410% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,960 (Taka 171,422) | Taka 21,416 | + 700% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $206 (Taka 17,992) | Taka 4,489 | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,778 (Taka 155,543) | Taka 37,342 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,342 (Taka 117,397) | Taka 20,129 | + 483% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $139 (Taka 12,194) | Taka 3,105 | + 293% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (Taka 4,923) | Taka 947 | + 420% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (Taka 26,221) | Taka 36,542 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (Taka 11,709) | Taka 16,205 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Taka 1,073) | Taka 369 | + 191% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (Taka 2,300) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (Taka 4,479) | Taka 2,612 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (Taka 4,037) | Taka 3,117 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (Taka 8,048) | Taka 9,947 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (Taka 10,488) | Taka 6,827 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,474 (Taka 2,228,162) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (Taka 93) | Taka 91 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (Taka 6,710) | Taka 1,696 | + 296% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 102% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 652) | Taka 296 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Taka 1,667) | Taka 1,395 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $125 (Taka 10,901) | Taka 1,191 | + 815% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Taka 651) | Taka 498 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.17 (Taka 364) | Taka 208 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.50 (Taka 481) | Taka 690 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.18 (Taka 365) | Taka 173 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (Taka 179) | Taka 229 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (Taka 2,208) | Taka 304 | + 627% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (Taka 4,280) | Taka 1,410 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (Taka 2,328) | Taka 885 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (Taka 17,121) | Taka 1,939 | + 783% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (Taka 7,252) | Taka 3,617 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Taka 1,120) | Taka 1,328 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (Taka 454) | Taka 393 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Taka 549) | Taka 594 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $499 (Taka 43,683) | Taka 35,756 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (Taka 15) | Taka 2.19 | + 569% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Taka 4,608) | Taka 1,057 | + 336% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Taka 798) | Taka 264 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,717 prices entered by 2,832 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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