Cost of living in United States compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 168% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Taka 2,012) | Taka 324 | + 521% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Taka 1,069) | Taka 492 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.95 (Taka 638) | Taka 196 | + 225% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (Taka 117) | Taka 92 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.92 (Taka 527) | Taka 135 | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.79 (Taka 514) | Taka 78 | + 559% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Taka 751) | Taka 608 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.70 (Taka 504) | Taka 223 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.54 (Taka 272) | Taka 33 | + 731% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.09 (Taka 331) | Taka 384 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Taka 1,690) | Taka 1,406 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.74 (Taka 293) | Taka 111 | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.08 (Taka 330) | Taka 70 | + 369% | |
| Housing | + 454% | |||
| Housing in United States is 454% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,998 (Taka 321,405) | Taka 43,758 | + 635% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,220 (Taka 238,010) | Taka 25,202 | + 844% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $218 (Taka 23,376) | Taka 3,035 | + 670% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,962 (Taka 210,384) | Taka 22,952 | + 817% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,466 (Taka 157,182) | Taka 18,549 | + 747% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $147 (Taka 15,712) | Taka 7,137 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $63 (Taka 6,791) | Taka 1,213 | + 460% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $287 (Taka 30,806) | Taka 31,061 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (Taka 14,190) | Taka 17,904 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Taka 1,457) | Taka 417 | + 249% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (Taka 3,275) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Taka 5,834) | Taka 2,410 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (Taka 4,798) | Taka 3,066 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (Taka 9,966) | Taka 6,410 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (Taka 12,916) | Taka 4,273 | + 202% | |
| 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 | $27,716 (Taka 2,971,454) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (Taka 113) | Taka 107 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (Taka 8,856) | Taka 2,440 | + 263% | |
| Personal Care | + 254% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 254% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Taka 849) | Taka 285 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Taka 2,182) | Taka 513 | + 325% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $136 (Taka 14,551) | Taka 1,500 | + 870% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Taka 884) | Taka 425 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.85 (Taka 520) | Taka 333 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Taka 653) | Taka 376 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.74 (Taka 508) | Taka 85 | + 497% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.19 (Taka 235) | Taka 89 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (Taka 2,915) | Taka 445 | + 555% | |
| Entertainment | + 204% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 204% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United States | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (Taka 5,934) | Taka 1,308 | + 354% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (Taka 3,014) | Taka 852 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $198 (Taka 21,255) | Taka 1,768 | + 1102% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (Taka 9,516) | Taka 2,051 | + 364% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Taka 1,431) | Taka 999 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.21 (Taka 559) | Taka 248 | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Taka 679) | Taka 564 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $567 (Taka 60,807) | Taka 35,756 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Taka 21) | Taka 2.94 | + 629% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (Taka 6,274) | Taka 2,601 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Taka 1,094) | Taka 287 | + 281% | |
| TOTAL | + 190% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 22,637 prices entered by 3,071 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
107.210
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in United States is 190% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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