Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 353 (¥469) | ¥1,000 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 391 (¥519) | ¥722 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 192 (¥255) | ¥512 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 87 (¥115) | ¥204 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 141 (¥187) | ¥324 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 84 (¥111) | ¥616 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 706 (¥937) | ¥932 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 255 (¥338) | ¥800 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 54 (¥72) | ¥542 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 488 (¥648) | ¥290 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,565 (¥2,078) | ¥1,238 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 124 (¥164) | ¥237 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 55 (¥73) | ¥205 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 33,953 (¥45,067) | ¥278,877 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 26,922 (¥35,735) | ¥150,711 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,016 (¥5,331) | ¥23,456 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 61,660 (¥81,845) | ¥149,073 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 24,728 (¥32,823) | ¥80,601 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,381 (¥4,488) | ¥36,500 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 867 (¥1,151) | ¥4,379 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 44,419 (¥58,959) | ¥52,721 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 19,150 (¥25,419) | ¥17,628 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 561 (¥745) | ¥1,017 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,313 | - | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,826 (¥2,423) | ¥6,007 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,700 (¥4,911) | ¥5,278 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,382 (¥5,817) | ¥9,959 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,090 (¥5,428) | ¥13,627 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 4,000,000 (¥5,309,405) | ¥2,740,140 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 135 (¥179) | ¥170 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,087 (¥2,770) | ¥9,951 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 228 (¥303) | ¥2,154 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 647 (¥859) | ¥2,551 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,685 (¥2,237) | ¥5,499 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 409 (¥543) | ¥1,340 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 325 (¥431) | ¥842 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 468 (¥621) | ¥750 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 94 (¥124) | ¥225 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 172 (¥229) | ¥233 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 640 (¥849) | ¥3,251 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,089 (¥1,445) | ¥4,367 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 941 (¥1,249) | ¥3,572 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,610 (¥2,137) | ¥4,524 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,685 (¥4,891) | ¥6,047 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 790 (¥1,049) | ¥901 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 266 (¥353) | ¥487 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 480 (¥637) | ¥590 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (¥47,461) | ¥98,506 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.24 (¥3) | ¥52 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,261 (¥4,329) | ¥9,275 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 300 (¥399) | ¥584 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,507 prices entered by 409 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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