Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 40% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Bangladesh | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 271 (CH$2,195) | CH$17,291 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 553 (CH$4,487) | CH$7,327 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 211 (CH$1,712) | CH$2,606 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 92 (CH$742) | CH$1,180 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 154 (CH$1,250) | CH$3,547 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 88 (CH$713) | CH$1,620 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 475 (CH$3,849) | CH$5,886 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 301 (CH$2,442) | CH$1,625 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 59 (CH$476) | CH$1,505 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 427 (CH$3,460) | CH$1,150 | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,479 (CH$11,992) | CH$6,203 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 137 (CH$1,113) | CH$2,207 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 77 (CH$628) | CH$687 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 51% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Bangladesh | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 38,619 (CH$313,111) | CH$970,873 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,828 (CH$176,980) | CH$617,106 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 5,017 (CH$40,680) | CH$84,121 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 25,126 (CH$203,712) | CH$550,077 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 15,134 (CH$122,701) | CH$387,120 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 10,000 (CH$81,078) | CH$52,929 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,412 (CH$11,450) | CH$16,144 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 44,973 (CH$364,630) | CH$241,539 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 9,570 (CH$77,590) | CH$86,255 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 533 (CH$4,323) | CH$9,793 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CH$9,971 | - | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 46% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Bangladesh | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,114 (CH$17,140) | CH$48,408 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,450 (CH$19,860) | CH$30,793 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,870 (CH$39,484) | CH$67,126 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,397 (CH$35,651) | CH$76,916 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 21% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Bangladesh | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,757,380 (CH$30,464,080) | CH$16,342,400 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 118 (CH$953) | CH$1,317 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,408 (CH$19,521) | CH$39,015 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 36% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Bangladesh | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 836 (CH$6,778) | CH$3,177 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 682 (CH$5,531) | CH$10,512 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,500 (CH$12,162) | CH$43,336 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 360 (CH$2,919) | CH$7,271 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 411 (CH$3,335) | CH$4,262 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 625 (CH$5,065) | CH$4,298 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 102 (CH$825) | CH$2,259 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 129 (CH$1,048) | CH$2,486 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 380 (CH$3,078) | CH$16,652 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 36% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Bangladesh | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,745 (CH$14,148) | CH$32,143 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,011 (CH$8,194) | CH$11,228 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,000 (CH$24,323) | CH$30,351 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 (CH$29,161) | CH$53,189 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,519 (CH$12,318) | CH$8,125 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 (CH$2,052) | CH$4,330 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 515 (CH$4,177) | CH$3,531 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (CH$289,903) | CH$583,432 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CH$105 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,365 (CH$19,172) | CH$53,563 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 328 (CH$2,658) | CH$4,986 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 35% cheaper than in Chile
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