Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bangladesh | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 324 (₨248) | ₨374 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 492 (₨376) | ₨334 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 196 (₨150) | ₨169 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 92 (₨71) | ₨58 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 132 (₨101) | ₨93 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 78 (₨60) | ₨39 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 608 (₨465) | ₨241 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 223 (₨171) | ₨154 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 33 (₨25) | ₨31 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 384 (₨294) | ₨169 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,400 (₨1,071) | ₨775 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 111 (₨85) | ₨91 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 70 (₨54) | ₨38 | + 43% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 13% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Bangladesh | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 43,758 (₨33,484) | ₨41,083 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 25,202 (₨19,285) | ₨24,693 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,035 (₨2,322) | ₨5,319 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 22,952 (₨17,563) | ₨24,820 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 18,549 (₨14,194) | ₨15,319 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 7,137 (₨5,461) | ₨5,835 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,213 (₨928) | ₨659 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 31,061 (₨23,768) | ₨31,146 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,904 (₨13,701) | ₨11,787 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 417 (₨319) | ₨556 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨447 | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Bangladesh | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,410 (₨1,845) | ₨2,463 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,066 (₨2,346) | ₨2,850 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,410 (₨4,905) | ₨4,405 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,273 (₨3,270) | ₨3,221 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bangladesh | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 4,000,000 (₨3,060,852) | ₨1,326,030 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 107 (₨82) | ₨104 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,440 (₨1,867) | ₨1,100 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is about the same as in India | ||||
| Bangladesh | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 285 (₨218) | ₨144 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 513 (₨393) | ₨263 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,500 (₨1,148) | ₨916 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 425 (₨325) | ₨412 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 333 (₨255) | ₨231 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 376 (₨288) | ₨281 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 85 (₨65) | ₨175 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 (₨68) | ₨102 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 445 (₨340) | ₨312 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Bangladesh | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,308 (₨1,001) | ₨1,442 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 852 (₨652) | ₨601 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,768 (₨1,353) | ₨1,460 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,051 (₨1,570) | ₨1,961 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 999 (₨764) | ₨720 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 248 (₨190) | ₨226 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 564 (₨432) | ₨180 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (₨27,361) | ₨50,214 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.94 (₨2.25) | ₨1.43 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,601 (₨1,990) | ₨1,609 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 287 (₨220) | ₨265 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,493 prices entered by 1,489 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 13% more expensive than in India
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