Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63,328 сўм (Taka 503) | Taka 535 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33,657 сўм (Taka 268) | Taka 449 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23,619 сўм (Taka 188) | Taka 240 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10,589 сўм (Taka 84) | Taka 102 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,840 сўм (Taka 245) | Taka 133 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16,314 сўм (Taka 130) | Taka 80 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39,980 сўм (Taka 318) | Taka 347 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,794 сўм (Taka 110) | Taka 207 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,745 сўм (Taka 38) | Taka 26 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,248 сўм (Taka 50) | Taka 571 | - 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 119,840 сўм (Taka 953) | Taka 1,347 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14,296 сўм (Taka 114) | Taka 112 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,087 сўм (Taka 56) | Taka 53 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,886,010 сўм (Taka 46,793) | Taka 43,087 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,853,050 сўм (Taka 38,581) | Taka 21,416 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,200 сўм (Taka 3,182) | Taka 4,489 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,144,420 сўм (Taka 24,998) | Taka 37,342 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 сўм (Taka 11,925) | Taka 20,129 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 164,365 сўм (Taka 1,307) | Taka 3,105 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 86,824 сўм (Taka 690) | Taka 947 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,861,410 сўм (Taka 22,748) | Taka 36,542 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 928,730 сўм (Taka 7,383) | Taka 16,205 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,439 сўм (Taka 202) | Taka 369 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18,750 сўм (Taka 149) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450,000 сўм (Taka 3,577) | Taka 2,612 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 343,415 сўм (Taka 2,730) | Taka 3,117 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 сўм (Taka 7,950) | Taka 9,947 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 сўм (Taka 3,975) | Taka 6,827 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 44% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,307,000 сўм (Taka 1,473,169) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,120 сўм (Taka 65) | Taka 91 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 86,424 сўм (Taka 687) | Taka 1,696 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 55% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49,451 сўм (Taka 393) | Taka 296 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29,416 сўм (Taka 234) | Taka 1,395 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89,340 сўм (Taka 710) | Taka 1,191 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,827 сўм (Taka 118) | Taka 578 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27,777 сўм (Taka 221) | Taka 208 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,262 сўм (Taka 161) | Taka 690 | - 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,958 сўм (Taka 47) | Taka 173 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,477 сўм (Taka 59) | Taka 229 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40,948 сўм (Taka 326) | Taka 304 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109,486 сўм (Taka 870) | Taka 1,410 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55,640 сўм (Taka 442) | Taka 885 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120,017 сўм (Taka 954) | Taka 1,939 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264,542 сўм (Taka 2,103) | Taka 3,617 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,315 сўм (Taka 122) | Taka 1,328 | - 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,932 сўм (Taka 119) | Taka 393 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,041 сўм (Taka 80) | Taka 595 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,411,980 сўм (Taka 43,025) | Taka 35,756 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,645 сўм (Taka 13) | Taka 2.19 | + 497% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350,000 сўм (Taka 2,782) | Taka 1,057 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 сўм (Taka 119) | Taka 264 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 698 prices entered by 235 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.00795
BDT
/
UZS
Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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