- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 302 (₨446) | ₨506 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 414 (₨612) | ₨594 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 159 (₨234) | ₨214 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 74 (₨109) | ₨105 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 96 (₨142) | ₨119 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 60 (₨89) | ₨82 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 368 (₨543) | ₨481 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 145 (₨215) | ₨150 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (₨34) | ₨40 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 276 (₨408) | ₨311 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,525 (₨3,729) | ₨2,217 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 98 (₨145) | ₨119 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 44 (₨65) | ₨54 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 45,192 (₨66,748) | ₨56,830 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 33,623 (₨49,660) | ₨33,442 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,624 (₨6,830) | ₨7,867 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 38,672 (₨57,117) | ₨42,799 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 23,451 (₨34,637) | ₨25,665 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 4,030 (₨5,952) | ₨6,434 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,183 (₨3,224) | ₨2,590 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 43,433 (₨64,149) | ₨40,917 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,716 (₨26,166) | ₨10,990 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 302 (₨445) | ₨509 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 517 (₨763) | ₨1,097 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,361 (₨3,487) | ₨2,520 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,386 (₨3,523) | ₨4,267 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,358 (₨6,437) | ₨6,098 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,865 (₨5,709) | ₨5,524 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,863,950 (₨4,229,988) | ₨1,809,730 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 92 (₨136) | ₨85 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,188 (₨3,232) | ₨2,543 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 283 (₨418) | ₨221 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 492 (₨727) | ₨542 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,257 (₨1,856) | ₨2,075 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 328 (₨484) | ₨386 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 279 (₨412) | ₨243 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 318 (₨470) | ₨332 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 87 (₨129) | ₨136 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 116 (₨171) | ₨104 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 314 (₨464) | ₨612 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,543 (₨2,279) | ₨1,486 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 744 (₨1,098) | ₨1,147 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 4,335 (₨6,403) | ₨3,939 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 5,081 (₨7,505) | ₨3,130 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 698 (₨1,031) | ₨500 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 323 (₨476) | ₨374 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 482 (₨712) | ₨444 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 (₨52,811) | ₨55,174 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 22 (₨32) | ₨44 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,020 (₨4,461) | ₨4,065 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 231 (₨341) | ₨177 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,949 prices entered by 894 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan
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