Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 264 (Rp 42,586) | Rp 62,389 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 397 (Rp 64,095) | Rp 50,984 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 160 (Rp 25,761) | Rp 28,698 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 81 (Rp 13,003) | Rp 18,889 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 116 (Rp 18,681) | Rp 25,674 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 52 (Rp 8,337) | Rp 15,384 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 434 (Rp 70,037) | Rp 69,458 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 186 (Rp 29,969) | Rp 39,153 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 25 (Rp 4,046) | Rp 19,538 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 426 (Rp 68,781) | Rp 30,210 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,872 (Rp 301,973) | Rp 433,415 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 102 (Rp 16,452) | Rp 15,764 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 41 (Rp 6,660) | Rp 14,528 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 46,240 (Rp 7,458,718) | Rp 13,652,300 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 27,702 (Rp 4,468,521) | Rp 7,261,930 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,496 (Rp 725,207) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 34,541 (Rp 5,571,682) | Rp 6,550,380 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 19,179 (Rp 3,093,642) | Rp 3,577,050 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,784 (Rp 610,421) | Rp 660,848 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,257 (Rp 202,761) | Rp 281,571 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 35,775 (Rp 5,770,699) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 12,836 (Rp 2,070,456) | Rp 1,567,420 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 341 (Rp 54,988) | Rp 52,955 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 1,289 (Rp 207,880) | Rp 55,185 | + 277% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 49% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,687 (Rp 272,145) | Rp 658,752 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,618 (Rp 260,974) | Rp 531,171 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,829 (Rp 778,921) | Rp 1,095,930 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,696 (Rp 596,118) | Rp 911,737 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,174,310 (Rp 350,725,896) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 95 (Rp 15,297) | Rp 9,131 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,580 (Rp 416,172) | Rp 360,956 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 189 (Rp 30,420) | Rp 32,065 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 588 (Rp 94,852) | Rp 138,988 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 914 (Rp 147,464) | Rp 257,547 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 560 (Rp 90,392) | Rp 41,237 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 256 (Rp 41,351) | Rp 24,297 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 340 (Rp 54,899) | Rp 30,182 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 87 (Rp 14,040) | Rp 19,131 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 102 (Rp 16,504) | Rp 14,080 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 231 (Rp 37,336) | Rp 66,998 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,040 (Rp 167,792) | Rp 184,609 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 878 (Rp 141,682) | Rp 105,675 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,026 (Rp 326,771) | Rp 359,301 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,200 (Rp 354,823) | Rp 433,102 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,227 (Rp 197,890) | Rp 128,455 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 362 (Rp 58,442) | Rp 46,128 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 557 (Rp 89,854) | Rp 51,877 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (Rp 5,767,618) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.70 (Rp 274) | Rp 1,406 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,903 (Rp 306,961) | Rp 572,358 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 270 (Rp 43,473) | Rp 24,250 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,582 prices entered by 323 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
161.304
IDR
/
BDT
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia
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