Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bangladesh | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 324 (1,399 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 492 (2,124 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 196 (847 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 92 (399 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 132 (569 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 78 (337 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 608 (2,627 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 223 (965 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 33 (141 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 384 (1,659 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,400 (6,047 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 111 (481 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 70 (304 ₦) | 642 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 70% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bangladesh | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 43,758 (188,995 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 25,202 (108,852 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,035 (13,107 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 22,952 (99,134 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 18,549 (80,116 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 7,137 (30,825 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,213 (5,238 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 31,061 (134,155 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,904 (77,332 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 417 (1,803 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Bangladesh | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,410 (10,411 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,066 (13,243 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,410 (27,685 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,273 (18,457 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bangladesh | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 4,000,000 (17,276,536 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 107 (463 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,440 (10,537 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bangladesh | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 285 (1,229 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 513 (2,216 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,500 (6,479 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 425 (1,834 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 333 (1,440 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 376 (1,623 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 85 (368 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 (383 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 445 (1,921 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bangladesh | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,308 (5,648 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 852 (3,681 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,768 (7,636 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,051 (8,860 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 999 (4,313 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 248 (1,072 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 564 (2,437 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 387% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (154,435 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.94 (13 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,601 (11,233 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 292 (1,261 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 935 prices entered by 301 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria
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