- Cost of Living
- Uzbekistan
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 43% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41,652 сўм (Taka 419) | Taka 379 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,343 сўм (Taka 225) | Taka 426 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,253 сўм (Taka 143) | Taka 223 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,560 сўм (Taka 66) | Taka 75 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,827 сўм (Taka 89) | Taka 102 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,342 сўм (Taka 84) | Taka 56 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25,042 сўм (Taka 252) | Taka 330 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,483 сўм (Taka 75) | Taka 148 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 сўм (Taka 30) | Taka 24 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,360 сўм (Taka 44) | Taka 318 | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 67,906 сўм (Taka 683) | Taka 2,478 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11,201 сўм (Taka 113) | Taka 101 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,658 сўм (Taka 27) | Taka 47 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,076,100 сўм (Taka 111,379) | Taka 43,370 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,579,000 сўм (Taka 25,934) | Taka 35,222 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,096,290 сўм (Taka 21,080) | Taka 3,522 | + 499% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,167,180 сўм (Taka 72,072) | Taka 46,238 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,013,340 сўм (Taka 20,246) | Taka 24,863 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,720,740 сўм (Taka 17,303) | Taka 2,602 | + 565% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 301,131 сўм (Taka 3,028) | Taka 1,743 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,534,470 сўм (Taka 35,542) | Taka 41,009 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,865,250 сўм (Taka 18,757) | Taka 14,235 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58,649 сўм (Taka 590) | Taka 307 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53,320 сўм (Taka 536) | Taka 549 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 136% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 136% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 574,752 сўм (Taka 5,780) | Taka 2,195 | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 535,138 сўм (Taka 5,381) | Taka 2,371 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 921,247 сўм (Taka 9,264) | Taka 4,982 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,279,550 сўм (Taka 12,867) | Taka 3,904 | + 230% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 310,139,000 сўм (Taka 3,118,694) | Taka 2,739,980 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,876 сўм (Taka 39) | Taka 88 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125,000 сўм (Taka 1,257) | Taka 2,280 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 2% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49,152 сўм (Taka 494) | Taka 300 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 47,761 сўм (Taka 480) | Taka 540 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,213 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27,882 сўм (Taka 280) | Taka 339 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,999 сўм (Taka 251) | Taka 312 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,410 сўм (Taka 256) | Taka 361 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,769 сўм (Taka 118) | Taka 91 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,765 сўм (Taka 169) | Taka 107 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,295 сўм (Taka 234) | Taka 308 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89,613 сўм (Taka 901) | Taka 951 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55,045 сўм (Taka 554) | Taka 760 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 176,316 сўм (Taka 1,773) | Taka 2,046 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 259,639 сўм (Taka 2,611) | Taka 2,831 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45,807 сўм (Taka 461) | Taka 1,364 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,323 сўм (Taka 134) | Taka 300 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,213 сўм (Taka 93) | Taka 501 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,966,030 сўм (Taka 49,937) | Taka 35,756 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 697 сўм (Taka 7) | Taka 22 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383,544 сўм (Taka 3,857) | Taka 2,792 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26,707 сўм (Taka 269) | Taka 232 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,603 prices entered by 379 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.01006
BDT
/
UZS
Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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