- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 327 (₨502) | ₨513 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 403 (₨617) | ₨606 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 155 (₨238) | ₨229 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 74 (₨114) | ₨105 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 97 (₨148) | ₨117 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 62 (₨95) | ₨81 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 357 (₨547) | ₨477 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 146 (₨224) | ₨155 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (₨35) | ₨40 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 272 (₨416) | ₨282 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,494 (₨3,819) | ₨1,862 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 99 (₨151) | ₨116 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 43 (₨66) | ₨54 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 44,462 (₨68,097) | ₨54,970 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 31,399 (₨48,091) | ₨33,795 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,909 (₨7,519) | ₨8,168 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 39,799 (₨60,955) | ₨43,470 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 23,642 (₨36,209) | ₨28,720 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 4,134 (₨6,332) | ₨6,246 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,062 (₨3,159) | ₨2,713 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 42,558 (₨65,181) | ₨40,486 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,132 (₨26,239) | ₨10,940 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 291 (₨445) | ₨530 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 523 (₨802) | ₨954 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 13% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,133 (₨3,266) | ₨2,666 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,294 (₨3,514) | ₨4,526 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,393 (₨6,729) | ₨6,314 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,787 (₨5,800) | ₨5,541 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,759,450 (₨4,226,334) | ₨1,767,640 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 93 (₨143) | ₨81 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,857 (₨2,845) | ₨2,420 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 249 (₨382) | ₨205 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 376 (₨575) | ₨1,014 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,289 (₨1,974) | ₨2,107 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 319 (₨488) | ₨398 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 268 (₨411) | ₨255 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 300 (₨460) | ₨342 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 84 (₨129) | ₨141 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 105 (₨161) | ₨110 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 335 (₨513) | ₨454 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,013 (₨1,551) | ₨1,581 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 752 (₨1,152) | ₨1,138 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,781 (₨4,260) | ₨3,973 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,400 (₨3,676) | ₨3,166 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 640 (₨980) | ₨510 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 279 (₨427) | ₨356 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 524 (₨803) | ₨496 | + 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 (₨54,764) | ₨57,586 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 11 (₨17) | ₨27 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,853 (₨4,370) | ₨3,816 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 233 (₨356) | ₨172 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,024 prices entered by 859 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan
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