Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 324 (21元) | 46元 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 492 (32元) | 40元 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 196 (13元) | 16元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 92 (6元) | 18元 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 135 (9元) | 19元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 78 (5.15元) | 11元 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 608 (40元) | 63元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 223 (15元) | 15元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 33 (2.16元) | 6元 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 384 (25元) | 7元 | + 246% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,406 (93元) | 118元 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 111 (7元) | 8元 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 70 (4.64元) | 16元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 67% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 43,758 (2,887元) | 15,059元 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 25,202 (1,663元) | 9,006元 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,035 (200元) | 421元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 22,952 (1,514元) | 7,547元 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 18,549 (1,224元) | 4,347元 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 7,137 (471元) | 262元 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,213 (80元) | 115元 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 31,061 (2,049元) | 1,086元 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,904 (1,181元) | 589元 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 417 (28元) | 39元 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,410 (159元) | 529元 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,066 (202元) | 248元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,410 (423元) | 626元 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,273 (282元) | 828元 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 4,000,000 (263,904元) | 161,247元 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 107 (7元) | 9元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,440 (161元) | 204元 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 285 (19元) | 39元 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 513 (34元) | 27元 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,500 (99元) | 391元 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 425 (28元) | 53元 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 333 (22元) | 33元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 376 (25元) | 34元 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 85 (5.61元) | 13元 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 (5.86元) | 15元 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 445 (29元) | 74元 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,308 (86元) | 265元 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 852 (56元) | 110元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,768 (117元) | 1,294元 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,051 (135元) | 348元 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 999 (66元) | 79元 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 248 (16元) | 29元 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 564 (37元) | 18元 | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (2,359元) | 3,321元 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.94 (0.19元) | 0.20元 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,601 (172元) | 410元 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 287 (19元) | 24元 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,027 prices entered by 388 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.06598
CNY
/
BDT
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 39% cheaper than in China
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