Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 324 (₨862) | ₨972 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 492 (₨1,309) | ₨1,004 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 196 (₨522) | ₨345 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 92 (₨246) | ₨175 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 132 (₨351) | ₨282 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 78 (₨208) | ₨250 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 608 (₨1,619) | ₨1,139 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 223 (₨595) | ₨290 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 33 (₨87) | ₨122 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 384 (₨1,023) | ₨549 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,400 (₨3,727) | ₨2,784 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 111 (₨296) | ₨289 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 70 (₨187) | ₨191 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 43,758 (₨116,491) | ₨115,670 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 25,202 (₨67,094) | ₨70,950 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,035 (₨8,079) | ₨25,995 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 22,952 (₨61,103) | ₨59,502 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 18,549 (₨49,381) | ₨50,821 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 7,137 (₨19,000) | ₨20,152 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,213 (₨3,228) | ₨2,097 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 31,061 (₨82,690) | ₨71,636 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,904 (₨47,665) | ₨23,262 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 417 (₨1,111) | ₨1,718 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,977 | - | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,410 (₨6,417) | ₨3,426 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,066 (₨8,163) | ₨6,254 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,410 (₨17,064) | ₨13,199 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,273 (₨11,376) | ₨8,569 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 4,000,000 (₨10,648,825) | ₨4,456,060 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 107 (₨285) | ₨270 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,440 (₨6,495) | ₨4,626 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 285 (₨758) | ₨1,015 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 513 (₨1,366) | ₨1,391 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,500 (₨3,993) | ₨3,667 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 425 (₨1,130) | ₨521 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 333 (₨887) | ₨922 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 376 (₨1,000) | ₨736 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 85 (₨227) | ₨249 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 (₨236) | ₨242 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 445 (₨1,184) | ₨860 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,308 (₨3,481) | ₨3,545 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 852 (₨2,269) | ₨2,089 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,768 (₨4,707) | ₨2,959 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,051 (₨5,461) | ₨7,109 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 999 (₨2,658) | ₨880 | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 248 (₨661) | ₨669 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 564 (₨1,502) | ₨1,106 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (₨95,190) | ₨119,622 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.94 (₨8) | ₨3.79 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,601 (₨6,924) | ₨3,764 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 287 (₨765) | ₨415 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,420 prices entered by 702 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan
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