- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 329 ($3.93) | $14 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 426 ($5.09) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 173 ($2.06) | $4.53 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 73 ($0.88) | $0.89 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 98 ($1.17) | $3.18 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 58 ($0.69) | $4.03 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 368 ($4.39) | $6 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 147 ($1.76) | $3.34 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 ($0.29) | $1.60 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 342 ($4.08) | $3.43 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,486 ($30) | $15 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 101 ($1.20) | $1.91 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 46 ($0.55) | $2.13 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 42,612 ($509) | $2,041 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 34,991 ($418) | $1,581 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,724 ($44) | $178 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 42,959 ($513) | $1,584 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 25,756 ($308) | $1,129 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,716 ($44) | $121 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,062 ($25) | $48 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 43,935 ($525) | $334 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,666 ($175) | $118 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 291 ($3.48) | $11 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 545 ($7) | $22 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,103 ($25) | $47 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,596 ($31) | $45 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,703 ($56) | $85 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,026 ($48) | $115 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,281,160 ($39,186) | $22,360 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 92 ($1.10) | $0.77 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,448 ($29) | $85 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 297 ($3.55) | $7 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 476 ($5.69) | $19 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,238 ($15) | $112 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 370 ($4.41) | $7 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 304 ($3.63) | $3.50 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 360 ($4.30) | $5.12 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 87 ($1.04) | $3.46 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 110 ($1.31) | $1.86 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 320 ($3.83) | $21 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,533 ($18) | $45 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 787 ($9) | $25 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,706 ($44) | $172 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,759 ($33) | $79 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,315 ($16) | $12 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 332 ($3.96) | $4.87 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 547 ($7) | $5.90 | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 ($427) | $424 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 14 ($0.16) | $0.34 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,557 ($31) | $54 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 229 ($2.74) | $8 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01194
USD
/
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 49% cheaper than in United States
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