Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 230 ($2.72) | $15 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 376 ($4.44) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 184 ($2.17) | $4.27 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 79 ($0.93) | $0.88 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 ($1.23) | $2.89 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 54 ($0.63) | $4.18 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 526 ($6) | $6 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 159 ($1.88) | $3.45 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 28 ($0.33) | $1.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 442 ($5.21) | $3.12 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,478 ($17) | $14 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 102 ($1.20) | $1.99 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 45 ($0.53) | $2.19 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 64,159 ($757) | $2,198 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 34,477 ($407) | $1,575 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,050 ($48) | $179 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 39,073 ($461) | $1,541 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 22,885 ($270) | $1,144 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 4,140 ($49) | $115 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,099 ($13) | $52 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 37,254 ($440) | $271 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,000 ($177) | $126 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 411 ($4.85) | $11 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 621 ($7) | $22 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,987 ($23) | $47 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,314 ($27) | $43 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,295 ($51) | $86 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,454 ($53) | $107 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,080,790 ($36,371) | $23,579 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 ($1.11) | $0.66 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,477 ($17) | $73 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 129 ($1.52) | $7 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 491 ($5.80) | $16 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,039 ($12) | $111 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 405 ($4.78) | $7 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 230 ($2.72) | $3.46 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 411 ($4.85) | $4.85 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 82 ($0.97) | $3.66 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 ($1.18) | $1.82 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 240 ($2.83) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,281 ($15) | $47 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 958 ($11) | $25 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,373 ($28) | $199 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,103 ($25) | $78 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,179 ($14) | $12 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 284 ($3.36) | $4.94 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 658 ($8) | $5.65 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 ($422) | $425 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,420 ($17) | $49 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 259 ($3.06) | $8 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 52% cheaper than in United States
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