Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 263 (22元) | 42元 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 344 (29元) | 34元 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 162 (14元) | 15元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 74 (6元) | 15元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 112 (9元) | 13元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 50 (4.17元) | 8元 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 581 (49元) | 53元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 172 (14元) | 14元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 26 (2.17元) | 5.82元 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 391 (33元) | 5.36元 | + 514% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,738 (146元) | 103元 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 103 (9元) | 8元 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 41 (3.45元) | 15元 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 59,451 (5,003元) | 8,839元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 33,978 (2,859元) | 4,621元 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,046 (340元) | 386元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 35,113 (2,955元) | 5,293元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 15,590 (1,312元) | 3,034元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,803 (320元) | 280元 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,167 (98元) | 87元 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 35,909 (3,022元) | 2,283元 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 13,069 (1,100元) | 525元 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 431 (36元) | 38元 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 852 (72元) | 50元 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,746 (147元) | 447元 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,826 (154元) | 235元 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,220 (439元) | 608元 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,121 (347元) | 568元 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,554,870 (214,982元) | 129,883元 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 96 (8元) | 7元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,898 (244元) | 151元 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 52% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 133 (11元) | 32元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 498 (42元) | 34元 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,000 (84元) | 357元 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 400 (34元) | 40元 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 164 (14元) | 50元 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 356 (30元) | 33元 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 84 (7元) | 8元 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 141 (12元) | 11元 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 167 (14元) | 74元 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,289 (109元) | 179元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 888 (75元) | 96元 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,301 (194元) | 1,203元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,790 (151元) | 359元 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 817 (69元) | 67元 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 304 (26元) | 32元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 536 (45元) | 28元 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (3,009元) | 3,283元 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.67 (0.14元) | 0.28元 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,882 (158元) | 312元 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 272 (23元) | 20元 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,742 prices entered by 496 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.08415
CNY
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 14% cheaper than in China
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