Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 230 (18元) | 56元 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 376 (29元) | 37元 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 184 (14元) | 16元 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 79 (6元) | 13元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (8元) | 14元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 54 (4.09元) | 8元 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 526 (40元) | 56元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 159 (12元) | 13元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 28 (2.15元) | 7元 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 442 (34元) | 6元 | + 452% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,461 (111元) | 119元 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 102 (8元) | 9元 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 45 (3.43元) | 10元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 64,159 (4,890元) | 7,672元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 34,477 (2,628元) | 4,517元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,050 (309元) | 412元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 39,073 (2,978元) | 7,031元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 22,885 (1,744元) | 4,162元 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 4,140 (316元) | 279元 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,099 (84元) | 88元 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 37,254 (2,839元) | 2,091元 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,000 (1,143元) | 619元 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 411 (31元) | 43元 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 621 (47元) | 41元 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,987 (151元) | 415元 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,314 (176元) | 206元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,295 (327元) | 590元 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,454 (339元) | 663元 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,080,790 (234,791元) | 159,594元 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (7元) | 6元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,477 (113元) | 176元 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 129 (10元) | 30元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 491 (37元) | 36元 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,039 (79元) | 440元 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 405 (31元) | 35元 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 230 (18元) | 38元 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 411 (31元) | 36元 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 82 (6元) | 10元 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 (8元) | 11元 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 240 (18元) | 80元 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,281 (98元) | 206元 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 958 (73元) | 97元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,373 (181元) | 743元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,103 (160元) | 429元 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,179 (90元) | 67元 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 284 (22元) | 35元 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 638 (49元) | 32元 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (2,725元) | 3,096元 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.68元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,420 (108元) | 481元 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 258 (20元) | 23元 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.07621
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,861 prices entered by 443 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 26% cheaper than in China
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