Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 253 ($2.07) | $21 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 518 ($4.23) | $12 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 234 ($1.92) | $5.91 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 91 ($0.74) | $1.09 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 150 ($1.23) | $5.69 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 78 ($0.64) | $4.85 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 476 ($3.90) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 307 ($2.51) | $4.23 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 56 ($0.46) | $2.29 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 407 ($3.33) | $3.82 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,583 ($13) | $18 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 136 ($1.11) | $2.97 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 72 ($0.59) | $3.04 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 82% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 40,565 ($332) | $3,079 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,239 ($182) | $2,366 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,221 ($35) | $239 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 50,272 ($411) | $2,259 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 31,111 ($254) | $1,647 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 5,000 ($41) | $171 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,266 ($10) | $61 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 49,805 ($407) | $251 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,000 ($123) | $153 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 568 ($4.64) | $16 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $34 | - | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,505 ($20) | $59 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,407 ($20) | $50 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,268 ($43) | $106 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,284 ($35) | $142 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,757,380 ($30,732) | $30,884 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 110 ($0.90) | $0.93 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,433 ($20) | $85 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 79% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 250 ($2.04) | $10 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 308 ($2.52) | $24 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,500 ($12) | $168 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 360 ($2.94) | $10 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 191 ($1.56) | $5.27 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 794 ($6) | $7 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 158 ($1.30) | $5.09 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 200 ($1.64) | $2.41 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 205 ($1.68) | $31 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,513 ($12) | $61 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,024 ($8) | $31 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,000 ($25) | $250 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 ($29) | $105 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,519 ($12) | $15 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 ($2.07) | $5.99 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 606 ($4.96) | $8 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 ($292) | $464 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,307 ($19) | $72 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 325 ($2.66) | $11 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 69% cheaper than in United States
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