- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 328 (1,424 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 415 (1,803 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 169 (733 ₦) | 988 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 74 (323 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 97 (421 ₦) | 572 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 63 (274 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 359 (1,560 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 146 (637 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 (102 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 304 (1,321 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 288% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,421 (10,527 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 341% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 101 (438 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 44 (191 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 42,189 (183,458 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 32,498 (141,318 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,873 (16,843 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 42,062 (182,908 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 24,788 (107,790 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,366 (14,638 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,008 (8,732 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 43,783 (190,391 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,583 (63,415 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 292 (1,269 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 606 (2,634 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,177 (9,467 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,485 (10,805 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,501 (19,572 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,784 (16,455 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,124,930 (13,588,762 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 92 (400 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,504 (10,889 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 2% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 297 (1,293 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 476 (2,070 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,238 (5,382 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 370 (1,607 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 304 (1,323 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 344 (1,495 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 90 (393 ₦) | 402 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 110 (477 ₦) | 487 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 326 (1,416 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,455 (6,326 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 756 (3,289 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,663 (11,582 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 4,971 (21,618 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,315 (5,716 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 516 (2,242 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 564 (2,452 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 336% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 (155,485 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 21 (90 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,557 (11,118 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 228 (992 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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NGN
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,877 prices entered by 475 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria
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