Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 228 (1,026 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 356 (1,601 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 197 (884 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 76 (342 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 107 (479 ₦) | 708 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 57 (254 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 490 (2,205 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 162 (728 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 30 (133 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 442 (1,985 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 351% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,508 (6,778 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 103 (461 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 41 (186 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 64,159 (288,413 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 34,169 (153,599 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,050 (18,205 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 39,073 (175,643 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 22,885 (102,874 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 4,140 (18,613 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,099 (4,940 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 37,254 (167,466 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,000 (67,429 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 411 (1,846 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 621 (2,791 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 179% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,987 (8,934 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,314 (10,402 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,592 (29,632 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,454 (20,020 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,966,090 (13,333,463 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (421 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,108 (9,476 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 129 (579 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 491 (2,209 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,039 (4,669 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 405 (1,822 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 230 (1,034 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 411 (1,848 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 82 (368 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 (448 ₦) | 520 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 240 (1,079 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,281 (5,757 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 958 (4,306 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,373 (10,668 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,103 (9,454 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,179 (5,300 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 284 (1,278 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 633 (2,844 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 456% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (160,734 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 6.00 (27 ₦) | 33 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,420 (6,383 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 263 (1,183 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,905 prices entered by 337 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is about the same as in Nigeria
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