- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 335 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 120 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 428 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 95 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 173 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 67 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 74 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 98 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 31 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 58 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 373 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 62 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 148 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 38 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 (Mex$ 5.83) | Mex$ 24 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 338 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 21 | + 286% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,417 (Mex$ 579) | Mex$ 223 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 101 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 25 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 46 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 42,612 (Mex$ 10,215) | Mex$ 19,574 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 35,009 (Mex$ 8,392) | Mex$ 10,212 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,026 (Mex$ 965) | Mex$ 1,590 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 44,270 (Mex$ 10,612) | Mex$ 11,923 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 26,672 (Mex$ 6,394) | Mex$ 6,773 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,605 (Mex$ 864) | Mex$ 1,354 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,007 (Mex$ 481) | Mex$ 381 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 43,423 (Mex$ 10,409) | Mex$ 8,096 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,696 (Mex$ 3,523) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 299 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 105 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 545 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 87 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,215 (Mex$ 531) | Mex$ 811 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,647 (Mex$ 635) | Mex$ 667 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,735 (Mex$ 1,135) | Mex$ 1,489 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,152 (Mex$ 995) | Mex$ 1,283 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,003,560 (Mex$ 719,994) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 93 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,382 (Mex$ 571) | Mex$ 460 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 2% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 419 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 75 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 522 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 189 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,181 (Mex$ 283) | Mex$ 548 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 370 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 70 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 293 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 48 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 361 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 54 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 91 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 27 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 107 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 317 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 126 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 951 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 378 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 793 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 137 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,706 (Mex$ 888) | Mex$ 1,204 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,831 (Mex$ 679) | Mex$ 742 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,364 (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 103 | + 219% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 338 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 55 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 501 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 44 | + 170% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 (Mex$ 8,571) | Mex$ 10,278 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 22 (Mex$ 5.36) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,792 (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 724 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 232 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 52 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,577 prices entered by 1,517 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 12% more expensive than in Mexico
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