Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 43% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bangladesh | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 350 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 287 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 507 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 145 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 210 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 66 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 88 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 25 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 129 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 41 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 90 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 27 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 369 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 82 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 208 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 46 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 33 (Mex$ 5.80) | Mex$ 31 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 386 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 29 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,412 (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 270 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 110 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 34 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 70 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 22 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 44% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bangladesh | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 52,964 (Mex$ 9,272) | Mex$ 19,835 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 24,651 (Mex$ 4,316) | Mex$ 10,125 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 2,870 (Mex$ 502) | Mex$ 1,067 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 34,158 (Mex$ 5,980) | Mex$ 13,483 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 20,892 (Mex$ 3,657) | Mex$ 6,891 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 2,246 (Mex$ 393) | Mex$ 706 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,396 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 385 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 35,407 (Mex$ 6,198) | Mex$ 7,089 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,748 (Mex$ 2,757) | Mex$ 2,426 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 491 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 110 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 118 | - | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bangladesh | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,970 (Mex$ 520) | Mex$ 983 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,111 (Mex$ 545) | Mex$ 684 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,985 (Mex$ 1,223) | Mex$ 1,680 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,408 (Mex$ 772) | Mex$ 1,317 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Bangladesh | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,754,770 (Mex$ 657,317) | Mex$ 361,153 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 111 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,500 (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 538 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bangladesh | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 191 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 78 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 436 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 201 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 618 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 487 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 78 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 286 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 56 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 502 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 63 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 80 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 34 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 212 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 35 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 389 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 236 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bangladesh | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,168 (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 353 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 858 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 157 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,000 (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 828 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,051 (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 775 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,000 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 152 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 215 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 83 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 533 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 43 | + 117% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (Mex$ 6,260) | Mex$ 12,268 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,760 (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 918 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 274 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 69 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,356 prices entered by 1,186 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 29% cheaper than in Mexico
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