Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 535 (Rp 89,535) | Rp 61,205 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 449 (Rp 75,139) | Rp 48,353 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 240 (Rp 40,143) | Rp 29,046 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 102 (Rp 17,077) | Rp 21,836 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 133 (Rp 22,282) | Rp 22,834 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 80 (Rp 13,329) | Rp 14,630 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 347 (Rp 57,996) | Rp 66,405 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 207 (Rp 34,702) | Rp 43,134 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 26 (Rp 4,392) | Rp 18,263 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 571 (Rp 95,484) | Rp 34,771 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,347 (Rp 225,458) | Rp 406,659 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 112 (Rp 18,733) | Rp 17,291 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 53 (Rp 8,860) | Rp 16,247 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 43,087 (Rp 7,210,249) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,416 (Rp 3,583,688) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,489 (Rp 751,237) | Rp 801,210 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 37,342 (Rp 6,248,826) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 20,129 (Rp 3,368,454) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,105 (Rp 519,543) | Rp 505,106 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 947 (Rp 158,509) | Rp 237,062 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 36,542 (Rp 6,115,037) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 16,205 (Rp 2,711,759) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 369 (Rp 61,737) | Rp 57,323 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,612 (Rp 437,053) | Rp 648,513 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,117 (Rp 521,530) | Rp 480,172 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 9,947 (Rp 1,664,523) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 6,827 (Rp 1,142,449) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,773,830 (Rp 464,175,111) | Rp 417,700,000 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 91 (Rp 15,282) | Rp 9,337 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,696 (Rp 283,852) | Rp 419,026 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 296 (Rp 49,519) | Rp 19,709 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 1,395 (Rp 233,387) | Rp 89,583 | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,191 (Rp 199,295) | Rp 204,790 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 498 (Rp 83,319) | Rp 108,192 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 208 (Rp 34,850) | Rp 22,334 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 690 (Rp 115,424) | Rp 30,094 | + 284% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 173 (Rp 28,947) | Rp 22,886 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 229 (Rp 38,301) | Rp 11,284 | + 239% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 304 (Rp 50,813) | Rp 119,565 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,410 (Rp 235,912) | Rp 261,585 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 885 (Rp 148,053) | Rp 99,216 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,939 (Rp 324,504) | Rp 251,127 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,617 (Rp 605,262) | Rp 573,242 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,328 (Rp 222,153) | Rp 159,890 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 393 (Rp 65,832) | Rp 39,869 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 594 (Rp 99,419) | Rp 65,361 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (Rp 5,983,457) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.19 (Rp 367) | Rp 2,093 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,057 (Rp 176,851) | Rp 509,555 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 264 (Rp 44,217) | Rp 32,683 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,056 prices entered by 271 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
167.341
IDR
/
BDT
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia
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