- Cost of Living
- United States
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
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 1,181) | Taka 329 | + 259% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Taka 638) | Taka 426 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (Taka 380) | Taka 173 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (Taka 75) | Taka 73 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (Taka 266) | Taka 98 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (Taka 337) | Taka 58 | + 483% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Taka 529) | Taka 368 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (Taka 280) | Taka 147 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (Taka 134) | Taka 24 | + 454% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.44 (Taka 289) | Taka 342 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Taka 1,240) | Taka 2,486 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (Taka 161) | Taka 101 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (Taka 179) | Taka 46 | + 285% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in United States is 203% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,042 (Taka 171,341) | Taka 42,612 | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,580 (Taka 132,599) | Taka 34,991 | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (Taka 14,859) | Taka 3,724 | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (Taka 133,032) | Taka 42,959 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,130 (Taka 94,784) | Taka 25,756 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (Taka 10,217) | Taka 3,716 | + 175% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Taka 4,016) | Taka 2,062 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (Taka 28,051) | Taka 43,935 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (Taka 9,952) | Taka 14,666 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Taka 912) | Taka 291 | + 213% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Taka 1,889) | Taka 545 | + 247% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Taka 3,953) | Taka 2,103 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (Taka 3,741) | Taka 2,596 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Taka 7,156) | Taka 4,703 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (Taka 9,611) | Taka 4,026 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,337 (Taka 1,874,454) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (Taka 65) | Taka 92 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (Taka 7,136) | Taka 2,448 | + 192% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 156% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 589) | Taka 297 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (Taka 1,552) | Taka 476 | + 226% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (Taka 9,323) | Taka 1,238 | + 653% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Taka 570) | Taka 370 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (Taka 294) | Taka 304 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (Taka 430) | Taka 360 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (Taka 291) | Taka 87 | + 233% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (Taka 155) | Taka 110 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Taka 1,720) | Taka 320 | + 437% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Taka 3,767) | Taka 1,533 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Taka 2,086) | Taka 787 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (Taka 14,502) | Taka 3,706 | + 291% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Taka 6,647) | Taka 2,759 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Taka 970) | Taka 1,315 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (Taka 408) | Taka 332 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.86 (Taka 492) | Taka 547 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (Taka 35,694) | Taka 35,756 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (Taka 29) | Taka 14 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (Taka 4,497) | Taka 2,557 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Taka 663) | Taka 229 | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
83.917
BDT
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 94,719 prices entered by 13,635 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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