Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bangladesh | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 253 (3,212 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 518 (6,562 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 234 (2,971 ₦) | 3,175 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 91 (1,151 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 150 (1,903 ₦) | 2,530 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 78 (986 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 476 (6,041 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 307 (3,887 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 56 (709 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 407 (5,162 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 398% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,583 (20,070 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 136 (1,720 ₦) | 1,387 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 72 (914 ₦) | 1,179 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 54% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bangladesh | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 40,565 (514,292 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,239 (281,957 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,221 (53,509 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 50,272 (637,368 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 31,111 (394,441 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 5,000 (63,392 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,266 (16,048 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 49,805 (631,444 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,000 (190,176 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 568 (7,196 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 228% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bangladesh | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,505 (31,753 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,407 (30,518 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,268 (66,784 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,284 (54,313 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bangladesh | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,757,380 (47,637,508 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 853% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 110 (1,394 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,433 (30,852 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bangladesh | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 250 (3,170 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 308 (3,903 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,500 (19,018 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 360 (4,564 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 191 (2,423 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 794 (10,070 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 158 (2,009 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 200 (2,536 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 205 (2,602 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bangladesh | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,513 (19,183 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,024 (12,979 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,000 (38,035 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 (45,600 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,519 (19,262 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 324% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 (3,209 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 606 (7,689 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 441% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (453,330 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,307 (29,253 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 325 (4,117 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 567 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is about the same as in Nigeria
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