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Cost of living in United States compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Taka 1,185) | Taka 303 | + 292% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Taka 646) | Taka 420 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.43 (Taka 374) | Taka 237 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (Taka 74) | Taka 76 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (Taka 270) | Taka 106 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.96 (Taka 335) | Taka 59 | + 467% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Taka 529) | Taka 355 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (Taka 282) | Taka 154 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (Taka 135) | Taka 25 | + 433% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.65 (Taka 308) | Taka 393 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Taka 1,244) | Taka 1,924 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (Taka 162) | Taka 102 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (Taka 183) | Taka 50 | + 265% | |
| Housing | + 235% | |||
| Housing in United States is 235% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,047 (Taka 172,845) | Taka 39,704 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,549 (Taka 130,817) | Taka 34,418 | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (Taka 15,042) | Taka 3,564 | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,518 (Taka 128,180) | Taka 40,144 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,094 (Taka 92,383) | Taka 22,336 | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (Taka 9,895) | Taka 3,597 | + 175% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Taka 4,071) | Taka 1,468 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $322 (Taka 27,193) | Taka 40,792 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (Taka 10,251) | Taka 12,653 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Taka 896) | Taka 317 | + 182% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Taka 1,856) | Taka 563 | + 230% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Taka 3,980) | Taka 2,187 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (Taka 3,738) | Taka 2,145 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Taka 7,237) | Taka 4,980 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (Taka 9,566) | Taka 3,868 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,243 (Taka 1,878,243) | Taka 2,393,140 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (Taka 66) | Taka 87 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (Taka 7,155) | Taka 3,138 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 144% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 582) | Taka 272 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (Taka 1,551) | Taka 579 | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (Taka 9,268) | Taka 1,088 | + 752% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Taka 574) | Taka 319 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (Taka 289) | Taka 319 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (Taka 429) | Taka 385 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (Taka 293) | Taka 92 | + 219% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (Taka 155) | Taka 117 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Taka 1,714) | Taka 270 | + 534% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Taka 3,792) | Taka 1,216 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Taka 2,088) | Taka 736 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (Taka 14,444) | Taka 2,511 | + 475% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (Taka 6,563) | Taka 2,227 | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Taka 975) | Taka 1,143 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (Taka 415) | Taka 322 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.91 (Taka 499) | Taka 420 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $420 (Taka 35,436) | Taka 35,756 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (Taka 21) | Taka 13 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (Taka 4,216) | Taka 1,592 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Taka 662) | Taka 224 | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
84.442
BDT
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 82,206 prices entered by 11,254 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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