Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 267 (16元) | 42元 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 546 (33元) | 36元 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 218 (13元) | 15元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 92 (5.52元) | 14元 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 154 (9元) | 16元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 88 (5.27元) | 11元 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 475 (29元) | 50元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 305 (18元) | 16元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 56 (3.35元) | 7元 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 407 (24元) | 7元 | + 266% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,595 (96元) | 94元 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 137 (8元) | 9元 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 76 (4.58元) | 13元 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 62% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 38,619 (2,323元) | 12,689元 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,828 (1,313元) | 5,937元 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 5,017 (302元) | 450元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 25,126 (1,511元) | 6,875元 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 15,134 (910元) | 3,656元 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 10,000 (602元) | 296元 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,380 (83元) | 100元 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 44,973 (2,705元) | 1,460元 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 9,570 (576元) | 553元 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 533 (32元) | 43元 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 55元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 57% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,114 (127元) | 418元 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,450 (147元) | 296元 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,870 (293元) | 553元 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,397 (264元) | 705元 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,757,380 (226,007元) | 148,726元 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 109 (7元) | 8元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,433 (146元) | 228元 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 836 (50元) | 51元 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 682 (41元) | 84元 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,500 (90元) | 114元 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 360 (22元) | 67元 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 411 (25元) | 57元 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 625 (38元) | 25元 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 102 (6元) | 7元 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 129 (8元) | 13元 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 380 (23元) | 85元 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,745 (105元) | 178元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,011 (61元) | 109元 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,000 (180元) | 1,179元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 (216元) | 320元 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,519 (91元) | 81元 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 (15元) | 28元 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 580 (35元) | 15元 | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (2,151元) | 3,924元 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,307 (139元) | 414元 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 327 (20元) | 25元 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,132 prices entered by 318 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 34% cheaper than in China
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