Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bangladesh | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 354 (R$ 16) | R$ 36 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 372 (R$ 17) | R$ 35 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 192 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 91 (R$ 4.08) | R$ 5.49 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 156 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 83 (R$ 3.74) | R$ 8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 697 (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 209 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 41 (R$ 1.84) | R$ 5.78 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 488 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.92 | + 271% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,265 (R$ 57) | R$ 44 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 130 (R$ 5.85) | R$ 9 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 57 (R$ 2.55) | R$ 4.96 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bangladesh | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 48,251 (R$ 2,172) | R$ 3,740 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 35,702 (R$ 1,607) | R$ 2,469 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,885 (R$ 175) | R$ 622 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 61,660 (R$ 2,775) | R$ 2,712 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 33,185 (R$ 1,494) | R$ 1,673 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,381 (R$ 152) | R$ 613 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 945 (R$ 43) | R$ 91 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,323 (R$ 1,905) | R$ 1,939 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 19,150 (R$ 862) | R$ 659 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 561 (R$ 25) | R$ 30 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 38% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bangladesh | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,028 (R$ 91) | R$ 258 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,683 (R$ 166) | R$ 252 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 7,920 (R$ 356) | R$ 405 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,630 (R$ 208) | R$ 314 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Bangladesh | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 4,000,000 (R$ 180,045) | R$ 117,955 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 128 (R$ 5.74) | R$ 5.48 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 3,514 (R$ 158) | R$ 233 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bangladesh | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 228 (R$ 10) | R$ 22 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 647 (R$ 29) | R$ 44 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,685 (R$ 76) | R$ 259 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 409 (R$ 18) | R$ 23 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 325 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 468 (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 94 (R$ 4.21) | R$ 7 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 172 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.33 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 640 (R$ 29) | R$ 55 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bangladesh | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,598 (R$ 72) | R$ 111 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 896 (R$ 40) | R$ 64 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,777 (R$ 80) | R$ 239 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,233 (R$ 146) | R$ 199 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 999 (R$ 45) | R$ 29 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 266 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 520 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (R$ 1,609) | R$ 4,422 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 10 (R$ 0.45) | R$ 1.26 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,120 (R$ 95) | R$ 132 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 287 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,665 prices entered by 2,029 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 22% cheaper than in Brazil
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