Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bangladesh | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 270 (R$ 13) | R$ 36 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 530 (R$ 25) | R$ 35 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 216 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 90 (R$ 4.26) | R$ 5.20 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 143 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 87 (R$ 4.12) | R$ 8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 475 (R$ 22) | R$ 24 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 301 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 55 (R$ 2.61) | R$ 7 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 427 (R$ 20) | R$ 6 | + 223% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,447 (R$ 68) | R$ 48 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 137 (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 73 (R$ 3.46) | R$ 4.45 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bangladesh | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 39,784 (R$ 1,883) | R$ 3,849 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,029 (R$ 1,043) | R$ 2,537 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,945 (R$ 187) | R$ 709 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 75,922 (R$ 3,594) | R$ 2,854 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 37,731 (R$ 1,786) | R$ 1,824 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 10,000 (R$ 473) | R$ 538 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,373 (R$ 65) | R$ 97 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 46,509 (R$ 2,202) | R$ 1,855 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 20,820 (R$ 986) | R$ 640 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 533 (R$ 25) | R$ 30 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 54% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bangladesh | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,114 (R$ 100) | R$ 258 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,450 (R$ 116) | R$ 264 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,870 (R$ 231) | R$ 411 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,397 (R$ 208) | R$ 321 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bangladesh | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,757,380 (R$ 177,860) | R$ 118,606 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 120 (R$ 5.69) | R$ 5.83 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,408 (R$ 114) | R$ 241 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bangladesh | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 836 (R$ 40) | R$ 22 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 682 (R$ 32) | R$ 47 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,500 (R$ 71) | R$ 275 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 360 (R$ 17) | R$ 22 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 411 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 625 (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 102 (R$ 4.81) | R$ 7 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 129 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.63 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 380 (R$ 18) | R$ 56 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bangladesh | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,745 (R$ 83) | R$ 111 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,011 (R$ 48) | R$ 59 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,122 (R$ 148) | R$ 222 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,851 (R$ 182) | R$ 228 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,519 (R$ 72) | R$ 32 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 291 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 527 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (R$ 1,693) | R$ 3,485 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,864 (R$ 136) | R$ 137 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 331 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,249 prices entered by 1,902 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 19% cheaper than in Brazil
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