Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 228 (₨425) | ₨477 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 356 (₨663) | ₨617 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 188 (₨351) | ₨253 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 76 (₨142) | ₨111 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 107 (₨198) | ₨146 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 57 (₨105) | ₨85 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 490 (₨913) | ₨736 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 162 (₨301) | ₨147 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 30 (₨55) | ₨52 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 442 (₨822) | ₨285 | + 188% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,508 (₨2,806) | ₨1,607 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 103 (₨191) | ₨133 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 41 (₨77) | ₨80 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 64,159 (₨119,396) | ₨65,208 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 34,169 (₨63,586) | ₨40,675 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,050 (₨7,537) | ₨11,662 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 39,073 (₨72,712) | ₨44,902 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 22,885 (₨42,588) | ₨32,659 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 4,140 (₨7,705) | ₨8,932 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,099 (₨2,045) | ₨2,572 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 37,254 (₨69,327) | ₨44,098 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,000 (₨27,914) | ₨23,617 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 411 (₨764) | ₨667 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 621 (₨1,156) | ₨516 | + 124% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,987 (₨3,698) | ₨3,054 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,314 (₨4,306) | ₨5,408 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,592 (₨12,267) | ₨8,399 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,454 (₨8,288) | ₨5,912 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,966,090 (₨5,519,757) | ₨2,463,580 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 92 (₨171) | ₨107 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,108 (₨3,923) | ₨2,108 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 129 (₨240) | ₨260 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 491 (₨915) | ₨616 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,039 (₨1,933) | ₨1,831 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 405 (₨754) | ₨463 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 230 (₨428) | ₨350 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 411 (₨765) | ₨441 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 82 (₨152) | ₨189 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 (₨185) | ₨169 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 240 (₨447) | ₨480 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,281 (₨2,383) | ₨1,849 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 958 (₨1,783) | ₨1,458 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,373 (₨4,416) | ₨2,679 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,103 (₨3,914) | ₨3,680 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,179 (₨2,194) | ₨850 | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 284 (₨529) | ₨437 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 632 (₨1,176) | ₨435 | + 170% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (₨66,540) | ₨58,894 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 6.00 (₨11) | ₨39 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,420 (₨2,642) | ₨4,106 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 266 (₨495) | ₨267 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,058 prices entered by 740 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan
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