Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bangladesh | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 267 (₨188) | ₨409 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 546 (₨384) | ₨351 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 218 (₨153) | ₨175 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 92 (₨65) | ₨63 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 154 (₨108) | ₨102 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 88 (₨62) | ₨44 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 475 (₨334) | ₨267 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 305 (₨215) | ₨195 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 56 (₨39) | ₨40 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 407 (₨286) | ₨174 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,595 (₨1,122) | ₨966 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 137 (₨96) | ₨94 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 76 (₨54) | ₨43 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 25% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Bangladesh | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 38,619 (₨27,153) | ₨47,980 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,828 (₨15,348) | ₨29,589 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 5,017 (₨3,528) | ₨5,089 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 25,126 (₨17,666) | ₨30,889 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 15,134 (₨10,641) | ₨19,044 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 10,000 (₨7,031) | ₨5,850 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,380 (₨971) | ₨772 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 44,973 (₨31,621) | ₨26,892 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 9,570 (₨6,729) | ₨11,431 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 533 (₨375) | ₨540 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,003 | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 30% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Bangladesh | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,114 (₨1,486) | ₨2,514 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,450 (₨1,722) | ₨2,598 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,870 (₨3,424) | ₨4,025 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,397 (₨3,092) | ₨2,906 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bangladesh | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,757,380 (₨2,641,859) | ₨1,814,710 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 109 (₨76) | ₨104 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,433 (₨1,711) | ₨1,554 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bangladesh | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 836 (₨588) | ₨94 | + 526% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 682 (₨480) | ₨262 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,500 (₨1,055) | ₨1,182 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 360 (₨253) | ₨391 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 411 (₨289) | ₨229 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 625 (₨439) | ₨269 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 102 (₨72) | ₨195 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 129 (₨91) | ₨99 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 380 (₨267) | ₨322 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is about the same as in India | ||||
| Bangladesh | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,745 (₨1,227) | ₨1,417 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,011 (₨711) | ₨619 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,000 (₨2,109) | ₨1,545 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 (₨2,529) | ₨2,204 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,519 (₨1,068) | ₨843 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 (₨178) | ₨236 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 580 (₨408) | ₨198 | + 106% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (₨25,141) | ₨42,549 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,307 (₨1,622) | ₨1,807 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 327 (₨230) | ₨279 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,614 prices entered by 787 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is about the same as in India
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