Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 263 ($3.10) | $15 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 344 ($4.05) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 162 ($1.91) | $4.33 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 74 ($0.87) | $0.88 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 112 ($1.32) | $2.98 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 50 ($0.58) | $4.04 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 581 ($7) | $6 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 172 ($2.02) | $3.36 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 26 ($0.30) | $1.77 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 391 ($4.61) | $3.16 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,738 ($20) | $14 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 103 ($1.21) | $1.94 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 41 ($0.48) | $2.04 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 59,451 ($700) | $2,261 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 33,978 ($400) | $1,626 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,046 ($48) | $176 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 35,113 ($414) | $1,630 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 15,590 ($184) | $1,157 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,803 ($45) | $109 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,167 ($14) | $47 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 35,909 ($423) | $296 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 13,069 ($154) | $118 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 431 ($5.07) | $11 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 852 ($10) | $22 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,746 ($21) | $49 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,826 ($22) | $45 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,220 ($61) | $86 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,121 ($49) | $112 | - 57% | |
| 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 2,554,870 ($30,089) | $22,927 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 96 ($1.13) | $0.75 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,898 ($34) | $81 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 133 ($1.57) | $7 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 498 ($5.86) | $20 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,000 ($12) | $111 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 400 ($4.71) | $7 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 164 ($1.93) | $3.56 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 356 ($4.19) | $5.11 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 84 ($0.99) | $3.57 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 141 ($1.67) | $1.83 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 167 ($1.96) | $22 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,289 ($15) | $45 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 888 ($10) | $25 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,301 ($27) | $222 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,790 ($21) | $74 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 817 ($10) | $12 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 304 ($3.57) | $4.84 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 536 ($6) | $5.82 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 ($421) | $397 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.67 ($0.02) | $0.19 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,882 ($22) | $53 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 272 ($3.21) | $8 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 44,563 prices entered by 5,762 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 54% cheaper than in United States
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