- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 378 (₨629) | ₨561 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 438 (₨729) | ₨625 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 220 (₨366) | ₨224 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 74 (₨124) | ₨107 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 102 (₨170) | ₨122 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 56 (₨93) | ₨81 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 330 (₨550) | ₨601 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 148 (₨247) | ₨157 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 (₨40) | ₨40 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 318 (₨529) | ₨283 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,478 (₨4,123) | ₨2,980 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 101 (₨168) | ₨117 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 48 (₨80) | ₨57 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 43,806 (₨72,878) | ₨55,913 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 35,106 (₨58,403) | ₨35,841 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,522 (₨5,859) | ₨8,271 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 46,238 (₨76,924) | ₨45,604 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 24,863 (₨41,363) | ₨29,046 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 2,602 (₨4,330) | ₨7,054 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,713 (₨2,850) | ₨2,742 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 41,130 (₨68,426) | ₨41,241 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,071 (₨23,409) | ₨11,212 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 307 (₨511) | ₨508 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 549 (₨913) | ₨1,031 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,210 (₨3,677) | ₨2,517 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,415 (₨4,018) | ₨3,919 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,111 (₨8,503) | ₨6,685 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,953 (₨6,576) | ₨5,433 | + 21% | |
| 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 2,739,980 (₨4,558,360) | ₨2,201,860 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 88 (₨147) | ₨92 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,280 (₨3,793) | ₨2,619 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 300 (₨500) | ₨241 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 540 (₨898) | ₨774 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,187 (₨1,974) | ₨2,396 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 339 (₨564) | ₨458 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 302 (₨502) | ₨326 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 359 (₨598) | ₨361 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 91 (₨152) | ₨156 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 107 (₨178) | ₨111 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 300 (₨500) | ₨585 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 951 (₨1,583) | ₨1,463 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 760 (₨1,264) | ₨1,197 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,973 (₨3,283) | ₨3,978 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,831 (₨4,709) | ₨3,261 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,364 (₨2,270) | ₨1,228 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 305 (₨507) | ₨400 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 501 (₨834) | ₨548 | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 (₨59,486) | ₨57,507 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 22 (₨37) | ₨50 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,337 (₨3,887) | ₨3,895 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 230 (₨383) | ₨275 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,603 prices entered by 892 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan
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