Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 288 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 154 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 383 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 105 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 165 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 58 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 82 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 116 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 32 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 52 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 22 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 434 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 67 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 186 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 40 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 25 (Mex$ 5.66) | Mex$ 23 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 426 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 21 | + 346% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,811 (Mex$ 404) | Mex$ 214 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 103 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 28 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 42 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 19 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 46,240 (Mex$ 10,322) | Mex$ 19,038 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 27,702 (Mex$ 6,184) | Mex$ 8,889 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,496 (Mex$ 1,004) | Mex$ 1,265 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 34,541 (Mex$ 7,710) | Mex$ 10,724 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 19,179 (Mex$ 4,281) | Mex$ 5,857 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,784 (Mex$ 845) | Mex$ 937 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,257 (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 387 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 36,803 (Mex$ 8,215) | Mex$ 7,514 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 12,836 (Mex$ 2,865) | Mex$ 1,954 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 341 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 101 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 1,289 (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 87 | + 229% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 42% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,745 (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 851 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,618 (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 635 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,829 (Mex$ 1,078) | Mex$ 1,509 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,962 (Mex$ 884) | Mex$ 1,210 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,174,310 (Mex$ 485,346) | Mex$ 326,490 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,580 (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 496 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 189 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 78 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 588 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 226 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 914 (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 549 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 560 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 68 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 256 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 49 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 340 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 59 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 87 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 30 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 102 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 30 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 232 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 176 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,040 (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 342 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 886 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 140 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,026 (Mex$ 452) | Mex$ 922 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,404 (Mex$ 537) | Mex$ 662 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,227 (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 109 | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 393 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 59 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 572 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 41 | + 211% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (Mex$ 7,981) | Mex$ 9,936 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.70 (Mex$ 0.38) | Mex$ 1.57 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,895 (Mex$ 423) | Mex$ 851 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 277 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 55 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,067 prices entered by 1,595 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 7% cheaper than in Mexico
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