Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 324 (Rp 44,637) | Rp 45,378 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 492 (Rp 67,766) | Rp 54,330 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 196 (Rp 27,007) | Rp 27,591 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 92 (Rp 12,731) | Rp 19,722 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 132 (Rp 18,142) | Rp 26,707 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 78 (Rp 10,746) | Rp 18,501 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 608 (Rp 83,792) | Rp 56,542 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 223 (Rp 30,777) | Rp 42,973 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 33 (Rp 4,512) | Rp 22,558 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 384 (Rp 52,925) | Rp 34,959 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,400 (Rp 192,918) | Rp 337,317 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 111 (Rp 15,333) | Rp 20,426 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 70 (Rp 9,690) | Rp 17,971 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 48% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 43,758 (Rp 6,029,131) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 25,202 (Rp 3,472,501) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,035 (Rp 418,125) | Rp 496,641 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 22,952 (Rp 3,162,471) | Rp 7,338,660 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 18,549 (Rp 2,555,775) | Rp 4,109,450 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 7,137 (Rp 983,347) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,213 (Rp 167,091) | Rp 400,530 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 31,061 (Rp 4,279,687) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,904 (Rp 2,466,959) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 417 (Rp 57,514) | Rp 43,866 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 71,573 | - | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,410 (Rp 332,128) | Rp 624,572 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,066 (Rp 422,459) | Rp 439,901 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,410 (Rp 883,182) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,273 (Rp 588,789) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 4,000,000 (Rp 551,140,319) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 107 (Rp 14,773) | Rp 11,904 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,440 (Rp 336,150) | Rp 150,291 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 285 (Rp 39,211) | Rp 36,367 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 513 (Rp 70,687) | Rp 60,467 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,500 (Rp 206,678) | Rp 313,421 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 425 (Rp 58,507) | Rp 130,123 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 333 (Rp 45,926) | Rp 19,595 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 376 (Rp 51,772) | Rp 34,558 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 85 (Rp 11,724) | Rp 30,035 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 (Rp 12,234) | Rp 15,580 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 445 (Rp 61,291) | Rp 88,350 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 38% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,308 (Rp 180,176) | Rp 216,012 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 852 (Rp 117,443) | Rp 104,481 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,768 (Rp 243,603) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,051 (Rp 282,645) | Rp 383,761 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 999 (Rp 137,586) | Rp 162,937 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 248 (Rp 34,205) | Rp 36,298 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 564 (Rp 77,755) | Rp 40,791 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (Rp 4,926,657) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.94 (Rp 405) | Rp 2,029 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,601 (Rp 358,356) | Rp 496,553 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 291 (Rp 40,083) | Rp 35,528 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,230 prices entered by 347 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
137.785
IDR
/
BDT
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia
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