Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 264 (1,130 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 397 (1,700 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 160 (683 ₦) | 939 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 81 (345 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 116 (496 ₦) | 551 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 52 (221 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 434 (1,858 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 186 (795 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 25 (107 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 426 (1,825 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 456% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,872 (8,011 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 102 (438 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 41 (177 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 38% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 46,240 (197,872 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 27,702 (118,545 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,496 (19,239 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 34,541 (147,811 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 19,179 (82,071 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,784 (16,194 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,257 (5,379 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 35,775 (153,091 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 12,836 (54,927 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 341 (1,459 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 1,289 (5,515 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 363% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,687 (7,220 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,618 (6,923 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,829 (20,664 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,696 (15,814 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,174,310 (9,304,411 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 419% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 95 (406 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,580 (11,041 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 189 (807 ₦) | 969 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 588 (2,516 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 914 (3,912 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 560 (2,398 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 256 (1,097 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 340 (1,456 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 87 (372 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 102 (438 ₦) | 488 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 231 (990 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,040 (4,451 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 878 (3,759 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,026 (8,669 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,200 (9,413 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,227 (5,250 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 362 (1,550 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 540 (2,310 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 307% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (153,009 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.70 (7 ₦) | 34 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,903 (8,143 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 270 (1,153 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 149% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,281 prices entered by 239 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria
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