Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 264 (₨479) | ₨609 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 397 (₨721) | ₨658 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 160 (₨290) | ₨250 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 81 (₨146) | ₨111 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 116 (₨210) | ₨122 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 52 (₨94) | ₨116 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 434 (₨788) | ₨513 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 186 (₨337) | ₨182 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 25 (₨46) | ₨47 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 426 (₨774) | ₨366 | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,872 (₨3,399) | ₨2,635 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 102 (₨186) | ₨127 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 41 (₨75) | ₨56 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 46,240 (₨83,956) | ₨56,028 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 27,702 (₨50,298) | ₨37,189 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,496 (₨8,163) | ₨9,197 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 34,541 (₨62,716) | ₨50,256 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 19,179 (₨34,822) | ₨30,769 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,784 (₨6,871) | ₨8,410 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,257 (₨2,282) | ₨2,495 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 35,775 (₨64,956) | ₨40,044 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 12,836 (₨23,305) | ₨11,962 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 341 (₨619) | ₨600 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 1,289 (₨2,340) | ₨797 | + 194% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,687 (₨3,063) | ₨2,116 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,618 (₨2,938) | ₨3,603 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,829 (₨8,768) | ₨6,737 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,696 (₨6,710) | ₨5,639 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,174,310 (₨3,947,816) | ₨1,997,080 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 95 (₨172) | ₨112 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,580 (₨4,684) | ₨1,909 | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 189 (₨342) | ₨311 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 588 (₨1,068) | ₨401 | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 914 (₨1,660) | ₨1,486 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 560 (₨1,017) | ₨514 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 256 (₨465) | ₨303 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 340 (₨618) | ₨309 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 87 (₨158) | ₨189 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 102 (₨186) | ₨133 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 231 (₨420) | ₨394 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,040 (₨1,889) | ₨1,486 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 878 (₨1,595) | ₨1,191 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,026 (₨3,678) | ₨3,713 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,200 (₨3,994) | ₨3,615 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,227 (₨2,227) | ₨885 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 362 (₨658) | ₨325 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 540 (₨980) | ₨393 | + 150% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (₨64,921) | ₨55,804 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.70 (₨3.09) | ₨4.62 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,903 (₨3,455) | ₨4,249 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 270 (₨489) | ₨216 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,245 prices entered by 603 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan
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