Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 267 (₨616) | ₨802 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 546 (₨1,260) | ₨1,160 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 218 (₨502) | ₨585 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 92 (₨212) | ₨227 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 154 (₨355) | ₨309 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 88 (₨202) | ₨158 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 475 (₨1,095) | ₨977 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 305 (₨704) | ₨266 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 56 (₨129) | ₨103 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 407 (₨938) | ₨630 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,595 (₨3,680) | ₨2,642 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 137 (₨316) | ₨243 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 76 (₨176) | ₨146 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 38,619 (₨89,085) | ₨93,306 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,828 (₨50,354) | ₨55,839 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 5,017 (₨11,574) | ₨20,080 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 25,126 (₨57,959) | ₨79,128 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 15,134 (₨34,910) | ₨39,248 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 10,000 (₨23,068) | ₨16,807 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,380 (₨3,184) | ₨2,605 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 44,973 (₨103,743) | ₨61,383 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 9,570 (₨22,076) | ₨29,384 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 533 (₨1,230) | ₨1,214 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨2,976 | - | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 29% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,114 (₨4,877) | ₨4,498 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,450 (₨5,651) | ₨9,724 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,870 (₨11,234) | ₨12,486 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,397 (₨10,143) | ₨13,517 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,757,380 (₨8,667,499) | ₨2,800,000 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 109 (₨252) | ₨272 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,433 (₨5,613) | ₨3,752 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 836 (₨1,928) | ₨230 | + 740% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 682 (₨1,574) | ₨838 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,500 (₨3,460) | ₨3,307 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 360 (₨830) | ₨1,222 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 411 (₨949) | ₨649 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 625 (₨1,441) | ₨557 | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 102 (₨235) | ₨396 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 129 (₨298) | ₨217 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 380 (₨876) | ₨495 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,745 (₨4,025) | ₨3,859 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,011 (₨2,331) | ₨1,827 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,000 (₨6,920) | ₨6,844 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 (₨8,297) | ₨8,435 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,519 (₨3,505) | ₨2,877 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 (₨584) | ₨566 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 580 (₨1,338) | ₨836 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (₨82,482) | ₨149,999 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,307 (₨5,322) | ₨5,305 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 330 (₨762) | ₨637 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,276 prices entered by 426 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan
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