Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bangladesh | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 281 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 240 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 397 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 132 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 233 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 60 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 86 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 110 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 36 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 57 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 371 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 69 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 185 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 44 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 26 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 25 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 489 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 24 | + 396% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,518 (Mex$ 367) | Mex$ 260 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 109 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 32 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 46 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 41% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bangladesh | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 35,010 (Mex$ 8,460) | Mex$ 19,154 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 20,341 (Mex$ 4,915) | Mex$ 9,278 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,984 (Mex$ 963) | Mex$ 1,068 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 26,136 (Mex$ 6,315) | Mex$ 11,221 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 16,632 (Mex$ 4,019) | Mex$ 6,225 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 2,826 (Mex$ 683) | Mex$ 784 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 913 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 385 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 37,121 (Mex$ 8,970) | Mex$ 6,925 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,580 (Mex$ 3,523) | Mex$ 2,220 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 413 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 105 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 226 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 95 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bangladesh | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,323 (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 869 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,678 (Mex$ 406) | Mex$ 661 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,600 (Mex$ 1,112) | Mex$ 1,509 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 5,408 (Mex$ 1,307) | Mex$ 1,156 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| 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 2,457,360 (Mex$ 593,786) | Mex$ 341,317 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 86 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,146 (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 545 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Bangladesh | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 296 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 85 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 1,395 (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 225 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,191 (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 573 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 498 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 80 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 208 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 51 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 451 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 58 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 177 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 29 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 206 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 29 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 307 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 197 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bangladesh | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,410 (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 321 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 801 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 151 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,939 (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 869 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,520 (Mex$ 609) | Mex$ 728 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,328 (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 146 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 393 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 77 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 641 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 43 | + 261% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (Mex$ 8,640) | Mex$ 11,701 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.19 (Mex$ 0.53) | Mex$ 3.22 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,057 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 933 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 261 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 65 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11,294 prices entered by 1,371 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 18% cheaper than in Mexico
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