- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 335 (28元) | 53元 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 428 (35元) | 34元 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 173 (14元) | 15元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 74 (6元) | 15元 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 98 (8元) | 16元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 58 (4.77元) | 8元 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 373 (31元) | 59元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 148 (12元) | 13元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 (2.00元) | 7元 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 338 (28元) | 5.79元 | + 381% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,417 (199元) | 113元 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 101 (8元) | 8元 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 46 (3.83元) | 12元 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 42,612 (3,513元) | 9,794元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 35,009 (2,886元) | 4,472元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,026 (332元) | 440元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 44,270 (3,649元) | 5,656元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 26,672 (2,199元) | 3,586元 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,605 (297元) | 322元 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,007 (165元) | 84元 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 43,423 (3,580元) | 2,213元 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,696 (1,211元) | 663元 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 299 (25元) | 39元 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 545 (45元) | 39元 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,215 (183元) | 560元 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,647 (218元) | 268元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,735 (390元) | 606元 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,152 (342元) | 676元 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,003,560 (247,600元) | 143,546元 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 93 (8元) | 7元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,382 (196元) | 151元 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 419 (35元) | 27元 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 522 (43元) | 33元 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,181 (97元) | 364元 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 370 (30元) | 27元 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 293 (24元) | 36元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 361 (30元) | 37元 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 91 (8元) | 10元 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 107 (9元) | 14元 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 317 (26元) | 61元 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 951 (78元) | 155元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 793 (65元) | 87元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,706 (305元) | 771元 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,831 (233元) | 374元 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,364 (112元) | 59元 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 338 (28元) | 33元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 501 (41元) | 34元 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 (2,948元) | 3,300元 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 22 (1.84元) | 1.00元 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,792 (230元) | 302元 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 232 (19元) | 20元 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.08244
CNY
/
BDT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,659 prices entered by 895 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 10% cheaper than in China
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in China
- Cost of living in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in China
- Cost of living in Albania is 20% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 11% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in China