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 267 (¥336) | ¥1,046 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 546 (¥687) | ¥805 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 218 (¥274) | ¥571 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 92 (¥115) | ¥230 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 154 (¥194) | ¥318 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 88 (¥110) | ¥613 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 475 (¥597) | ¥1,107 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 305 (¥384) | ¥693 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 56 (¥70) | ¥468 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 407 (¥511) | ¥304 | + 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,527 (¥1,920) | ¥1,292 | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 137 (¥172) | ¥218 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 76 (¥96) | ¥191 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Bangladesh is 75% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Bangladesh | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 38,619 (¥48,548) | ¥365,082 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,828 (¥27,441) | ¥197,136 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 5,017 (¥6,307) | ¥19,817 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 25,126 (¥31,586) | ¥174,888 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 15,134 (¥19,025) | ¥106,796 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 10,000 (¥12,571) | ¥12,528 | + 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,380 (¥1,735) | ¥4,254 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 44,973 (¥56,536) | ¥74,559 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 9,570 (¥12,030) | ¥25,414 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 533 (¥670) | ¥1,338 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,831 | - | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Bangladesh is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Bangladesh | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,114 (¥2,658) | ¥8,708 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,450 (¥3,079) | ¥5,103 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,870 (¥6,122) | ¥9,729 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,397 (¥5,528) | ¥12,189 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Bangladesh is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Bangladesh | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,757,380 (¥4,723,476) | ¥3,019,750 | + 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 115 (¥144) | ¥170 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,408 (¥3,027) | ¥9,221 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Bangladesh is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Bangladesh | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 836 (¥1,051) | ¥2,133 | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 682 (¥858) | ¥2,551 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,500 (¥1,886) | ¥6,000 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 360 (¥453) | ¥1,337 | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 411 (¥517) | ¥930 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 625 (¥785) | ¥622 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 102 (¥128) | ¥224 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 129 (¥162) | ¥188 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 380 (¥477) | ¥4,604 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Bangladesh is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Bangladesh | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,745 (¥2,194) | ¥4,908 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,011 (¥1,270) | ¥3,873 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,000 (¥3,771) | ¥7,212 | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 (¥4,521) | ¥8,269 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,519 (¥1,910) | ¥1,244 | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 (¥318) | ¥547 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 579 (¥728) | ¥674 | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (¥44,950) | ¥51,659 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,307 (¥2,901) | ¥9,530 | - 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 326 (¥410) | ¥600 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.257
JPY
/
BDT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,118 prices entered by 350 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 50% cheaper than in Japan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Japan
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 15% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 16% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Japan
- Cost of living in Andorra is 23% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in Armenia is 9% cheaper than in Japan