Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bangladesh | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 532 (2,524 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 488 (2,316 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 263 (1,249 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 98 (467 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 134 (639 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 96 (457 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 329 (1,560 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 203 (965 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 27 (130 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 530 (2,514 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 585% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,346 (6,390 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 112 (530 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 58 (275 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 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 43,087 (204,554 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,416 (101,669 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,489 (21,313 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 37,342 (177,279 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 20,129 (95,563 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,105 (14,739 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 947 (4,497 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 36,542 (173,483 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 16,205 (76,932 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 369 (1,751 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Bangladesh | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,612 (12,399 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,117 (14,796 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 9,947 (47,222 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 6,827 (32,411 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bangladesh | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,773,830 (13,168,606 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 91 (434 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,696 (8,053 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bangladesh | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 296 (1,405 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 1,395 (6,621 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,191 (5,654 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 498 (2,364 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 208 (989 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 690 (3,275 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 173 (821 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 229 (1,087 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 304 (1,442 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bangladesh | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,410 (6,693 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 885 (4,200 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,939 (9,206 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,617 (17,171 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,328 (6,302 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 549% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 393 (1,868 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 594 (2,821 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 387% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (169,750 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.19 (10 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,057 (5,017 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 266 (1,264 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 860 prices entered by 261 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria
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