- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 328 (₨521) | ₨528 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 415 (₨659) | ₨604 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 169 (₨268) | ₨214 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 74 (₨118) | ₨108 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 97 (₨154) | ₨121 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 63 (₨100) | ₨82 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 359 (₨570) | ₨437 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 146 (₨233) | ₨153 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 (₨37) | ₨40 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 304 (₨483) | ₨314 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,421 (₨3,847) | ₨2,141 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 101 (₨160) | ₨117 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 44 (₨70) | ₨55 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 43,699 (₨69,443) | ₨57,018 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 32,498 (₨51,644) | ₨35,866 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,873 (₨6,155) | ₨7,949 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 42,062 (₨66,842) | ₨44,615 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 24,788 (₨39,391) | ₨25,314 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,366 (₨5,349) | ₨6,795 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,008 (₨3,191) | ₨2,652 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 43,783 (₨69,577) | ₨39,920 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,583 (₨23,174) | ₨11,091 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 292 (₨464) | ₨499 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 606 (₨963) | ₨947 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,177 (₨3,460) | ₨2,542 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,485 (₨3,949) | ₨4,026 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,501 (₨7,152) | ₨6,025 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,784 (₨6,013) | ₨5,302 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,124,930 (₨4,965,915) | ₨1,796,100 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 92 (₨146) | ₨89 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,504 (₨3,979) | ₨2,526 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 297 (₨473) | ₨227 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 476 (₨757) | ₨639 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,238 (₨1,967) | ₨2,133 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 370 (₨587) | ₨444 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 304 (₨483) | ₨268 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 344 (₨546) | ₨340 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 90 (₨144) | ₨142 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 110 (₨174) | ₨109 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 326 (₨517) | ₨627 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,455 (₨2,312) | ₨1,501 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 756 (₨1,202) | ₨1,126 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,663 (₨4,233) | ₨3,688 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 4,971 (₨7,900) | ₨3,095 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,315 (₨2,089) | ₨526 | + 297% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 516 (₨819) | ₨391 | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 564 (₨896) | ₨548 | + 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 (₨56,821) | ₨54,726 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 21 (₨33) | ₨29 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,557 (₨4,063) | ₨3,850 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 228 (₨363) | ₨182 | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,031 prices entered by 910 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan
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