- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 3% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 328 (Rp 57,611) | Rp 65,768 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 415 (Rp 72,935) | Rp 50,359 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 169 (Rp 29,662) | Rp 30,553 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 74 (Rp 13,083) | Rp 19,126 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 97 (Rp 17,045) | Rp 24,465 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 63 (Rp 11,072) | Rp 14,807 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 359 (Rp 63,083) | Rp 65,437 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 146 (Rp 25,750) | Rp 37,029 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 (Rp 4,137) | Rp 18,101 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 304 (Rp 53,411) | Rp 31,611 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,421 (Rp 425,779) | Rp 359,792 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 101 (Rp 17,705) | Rp 18,890 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 44 (Rp 7,732) | Rp 16,216 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 42,189 (Rp 7,420,321) | Rp 12,243,200 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 32,498 (Rp 5,715,885) | Rp 9,210,940 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,873 (Rp 681,233) | Rp 898,240 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 42,062 (Rp 7,398,072) | Rp 8,592,610 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 24,788 (Rp 4,359,787) | Rp 4,939,500 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,366 (Rp 592,068) | Rp 661,561 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,008 (Rp 353,197) | Rp 275,158 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 43,783 (Rp 7,700,732) | Rp 4,688,240 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,583 (Rp 2,564,929) | Rp 1,762,310 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 292 (Rp 51,338) | Rp 59,284 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 606 (Rp 106,549) | Rp 56,773 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,177 (Rp 382,899) | Rp 612,994 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,485 (Rp 437,041) | Rp 413,561 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,501 (Rp 791,626) | Rp 987,674 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,784 (Rp 665,553) | Rp 827,434 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,124,930 (Rp 549,624,152) | Rp 469,436,000 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 92 (Rp 16,174) | Rp 8,760 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,504 (Rp 440,443) | Rp 371,911 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 297 (Rp 52,311) | Rp 24,611 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 476 (Rp 83,743) | Rp 84,995 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,238 (Rp 217,667) | Rp 352,309 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 370 (Rp 65,007) | Rp 45,191 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 304 (Rp 53,503) | Rp 22,842 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 344 (Rp 60,459) | Rp 33,755 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 90 (Rp 15,885) | Rp 14,477 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 110 (Rp 19,278) | Rp 13,066 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 326 (Rp 57,256) | Rp 91,137 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,455 (Rp 255,879) | Rp 209,668 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 756 (Rp 133,029) | Rp 99,420 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,663 (Rp 468,454) | Rp 399,376 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 4,971 (Rp 874,370) | Rp 482,715 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,315 (Rp 231,215) | Rp 130,862 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 516 (Rp 90,688) | Rp 47,236 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 564 (Rp 99,168) | Rp 57,031 | + 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 (Rp 6,288,914) | Rp 7,752,910 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 21 (Rp 3,649) | Rp 1,544 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,557 (Rp 449,705) | Rp 552,469 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 228 (Rp 40,133) | Rp 24,285 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
175.884
IDR
/
BDT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,356 prices entered by 705 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia
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