Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 532 (41元) | 43元 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 488 (38元) | 37元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 263 (20元) | 17元 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 98 (8元) | 14元 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 134 (10元) | 16元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 96 (7元) | 9元 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 329 (25元) | 48元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 203 (16元) | 13元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 27 (2.12元) | 6元 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 530 (41元) | 7元 | + 509% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,346 (104元) | 97元 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 112 (9元) | 9元 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 58 (4.46元) | 13元 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 61% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 43,087 (3,324元) | 13,898元 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,416 (1,652元) | 8,379元 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,489 (346元) | 462元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 37,342 (2,881元) | 6,525元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 20,129 (1,553元) | 4,376元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,105 (240元) | 516元 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 947 (73元) | 140元 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 36,542 (2,819元) | 1,829元 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 16,205 (1,250元) | 546元 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 369 (28元) | 50元 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,612 (201元) | 511元 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,117 (240元) | 288元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 9,947 (767元) | 654元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 6,827 (527元) | 844元 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,773,830 (213,989元) | 148,501元 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 91 (7元) | 8元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,696 (131元) | 206元 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 296 (23元) | 28元 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 1,395 (108元) | 27元 | + 299% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,191 (92元) | 386元 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 498 (38元) | 30元 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 208 (16元) | 19元 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 690 (53元) | 44元 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 173 (13元) | 21元 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 229 (18元) | 16元 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 304 (23元) | 82元 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bangladesh | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,410 (109元) | 260元 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 885 (68元) | 122元 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,939 (150元) | 417元 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,617 (279元) | 319元 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,328 (102元) | 90元 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 393 (30元) | 31元 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 594 (46元) | 19元 | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (2,758元) | 2,968元 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.19 (0.17元) | 0.24元 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,057 (82元) | 410元 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 264 (20元) | 38元 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,740 prices entered by 328 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 31% cheaper than in China
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