- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 3% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 378 (1,640 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 438 (1,902 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 220 (953 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 74 (323 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 102 (443 ₦) | 582 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 56 (243 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 330 (1,433 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 148 (643 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 (105 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 318 (1,379 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 318% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,478 (10,752 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 366% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 101 (439 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 48 (209 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 43,806 (190,042 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 35,106 (152,297 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,522 (15,278 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 46,238 (200,594 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 24,863 (107,861 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 2,602 (11,290 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,713 (7,431 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 41,130 (178,435 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,071 (61,043 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 307 (1,332 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 549 (2,381 ₦) | 2,304 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 3% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,210 (9,590 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,415 (10,479 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,111 (22,173 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,953 (17,149 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,739,980 (11,886,760 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 88 (383 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,280 (9,891 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 1% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 300 (1,303 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 540 (2,341 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,187 (5,148 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 339 (1,472 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 302 (1,308 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 359 (1,559 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 91 (396 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 107 (464 ₦) | 478 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 300 (1,303 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 951 (4,127 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 760 (3,296 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,973 (8,560 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,831 (12,281 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,364 (5,919 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 305 (1,322 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 501 (2,175 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 278% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 (155,119 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 22 (97 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,337 (10,136 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 230 (998 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
4.338
NGN
/
BDT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,549 prices entered by 460 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is about the same as in Nigeria
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