Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 535 (₨1,230) | ₨519 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 449 (₨1,032) | ₨742 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 240 (₨552) | ₨215 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 102 (₨235) | ₨119 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 133 (₨306) | ₨168 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 80 (₨183) | ₨102 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 347 (₨797) | ₨658 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 207 (₨477) | ₨194 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 26 (₨60) | ₨51 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 571 (₨1,312) | ₨220 | + 496% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,347 (₨3,098) | ₨2,141 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 112 (₨257) | ₨170 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 53 (₨122) | ₨77 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 43,087 (₨99,062) | ₨65,360 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,416 (₨49,237) | ₨44,450 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,489 (₨10,321) | ₨14,918 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 37,342 (₨85,853) | ₨47,849 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 20,129 (₨46,280) | ₨35,800 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,105 (₨7,138) | ₨10,123 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 947 (₨2,178) | ₨2,270 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 36,542 (₨84,015) | ₨53,975 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 16,205 (₨37,257) | ₨18,356 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 369 (₨848) | ₨851 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,612 (₨6,005) | ₨4,868 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,117 (₨7,165) | ₨7,670 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 9,947 (₨22,869) | ₨17,357 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 6,827 (₨15,696) | ₨8,106 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,773,830 (₨6,377,350) | ₨5,697,890 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 91 (₨210) | ₨146 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,696 (₨3,900) | ₨4,073 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 296 (₨680) | ₨237 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 1,395 (₨3,207) | ₨572 | + 461% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,191 (₨2,738) | ₨1,768 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 498 (₨1,145) | ₨1,267 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 208 (₨479) | ₨575 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 690 (₨1,586) | ₨371 | + 328% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 173 (₨398) | ₨352 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 229 (₨526) | ₨116 | + 352% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 304 (₨698) | ₨681 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,410 (₨3,241) | ₨2,016 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 885 (₨2,034) | ₨1,908 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,939 (₨4,458) | ₨2,708 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,617 (₨8,316) | ₨4,907 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,328 (₨3,052) | ₨1,025 | + 198% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 393 (₨904) | ₨469 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 600 (₨1,379) | ₨513 | + 169% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (₨82,207) | ₨107,118 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.19 (₨5.04) | ₨4.02 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,057 (₨2,430) | ₨4,729 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 264 (₨608) | ₨237 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,522 prices entered by 535 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan
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