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Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 303 (24元) | 49元 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 420 (33元) | 34元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 237 (19元) | 14元 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 76 (6元) | 15元 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 106 (8元) | 15元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 59 (4.70元) | 8元 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 355 (28元) | 60元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 154 (12元) | 13元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 25 (2.01元) | 6元 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 393 (31元) | 5.60元 | + 459% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,924 (153元) | 111元 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 102 (8元) | 7元 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 50 (3.98元) | 11元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 39,704 (3,157元) | 8,991元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 34,418 (2,737元) | 4,362元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,564 (283元) | 428元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 40,143 (3,192元) | 5,203元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 22,336 (1,776元) | 3,294元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,597 (286元) | 264元 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,468 (117元) | 89元 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 40,792 (3,244元) | 2,101元 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 12,653 (1,006元) | 714元 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 317 (25元) | 36元 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 563 (45元) | 54元 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,187 (174元) | 522元 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,145 (171元) | 278元 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,980 (396元) | 628元 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,868 (308元) | 658元 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,393,140 (190,302元) | 141,996元 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 87 (7元) | 7元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 3,138 (250元) | 151元 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 272 (22元) | 29元 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 579 (46元) | 36元 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,088 (87元) | 281元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 319 (25元) | 46元 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 319 (25元) | 39元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 385 (31元) | 36元 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 92 (7元) | 10元 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 117 (9元) | 14元 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 270 (21元) | 58元 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,216 (97元) | 164元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 736 (59元) | 90元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,511 (200元) | 966元 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,227 (177元) | 393元 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,143 (91元) | 60元 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 322 (26元) | 34元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 420 (33元) | 31元 | + 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 (2,843元) | 3,300元 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 13 (1.02元) | 0.81元 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,592 (127元) | 327元 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 224 (18元) | 21元 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.07952
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,888 prices entered by 821 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 17% cheaper than in China
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