Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 228 (Rp 38,587) | Rp 48,924 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 356 (Rp 60,224) | Rp 55,115 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 188 (Rp 31,863) | Rp 32,165 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 76 (Rp 12,850) | Rp 20,667 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 106 (Rp 17,963) | Rp 25,337 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 57 (Rp 9,572) | Rp 17,064 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 511 (Rp 86,384) | Rp 61,721 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 159 (Rp 26,843) | Rp 37,576 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 30 (Rp 5,072) | Rp 19,651 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 448 (Rp 75,731) | Rp 33,333 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,508 (Rp 254,975) | Rp 374,037 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 103 (Rp 17,410) | Rp 18,761 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 42 (Rp 7,089) | Rp 18,326 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 64,159 (Rp 10,849,999) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 35,369 (Rp 5,981,319) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,449 (Rp 752,343) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 39,073 (Rp 6,607,658) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 22,885 (Rp 3,870,109) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 4,140 (Rp 700,203) | Rp 979,539 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,133 (Rp 191,651) | Rp 329,516 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 37,922 (Rp 6,413,078) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,038 (Rp 2,543,088) | Rp 2,125,490 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 360 (Rp 60,951) | Rp 66,640 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 621 (Rp 105,008) | Rp 68,439 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,987 (Rp 336,085) | Rp 680,041 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,314 (Rp 391,316) | Rp 424,371 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,592 (Rp 1,114,757) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,486 (Rp 758,648) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,688,560 (Rp 454,667,480) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (Rp 15,840) | Rp 8,926 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,108 (Rp 356,486) | Rp 228,023 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 129 (Rp 21,789) | Rp 23,270 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 491 (Rp 83,110) | Rp 59,151 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,039 (Rp 175,643) | Rp 256,292 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 405 (Rp 68,542) | Rp 80,956 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 230 (Rp 38,903) | Rp 22,650 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 411 (Rp 69,527) | Rp 44,295 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 82 (Rp 13,855) | Rp 22,030 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 (Rp 16,838) | Rp 12,336 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 240 (Rp 40,584) | Rp 89,053 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,281 (Rp 216,582) | Rp 176,169 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 958 (Rp 161,986) | Rp 105,763 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,373 (Rp 401,343) | Rp 650,328 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,103 (Rp 355,658) | Rp 361,319 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,179 (Rp 199,381) | Rp 133,391 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 284 (Rp 48,062) | Rp 36,857 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 632 (Rp 106,867) | Rp 48,318 | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (Rp 6,046,782) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 6.00 (Rp 1,015) | Rp 1,787 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,420 (Rp 240,108) | Rp 604,695 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 266 (Rp 44,975) | Rp 28,321 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
169.112
IDR
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BDT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,044 prices entered by 386 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia
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