Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 324 ($3.00) | $19 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 492 ($4.55) | $10 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 196 ($1.81) | $5.79 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 92 ($0.86) | $1.08 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 132 ($1.22) | $4.96 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 78 ($0.72) | $4.69 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 608 ($5.63) | $7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 223 ($2.07) | $4.66 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 33 ($0.30) | $2.49 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 384 ($3.56) | $3.11 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,400 ($13) | $16 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 111 ($1.03) | $2.78 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 70 ($0.65) | $2.99 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 81% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 43,758 ($405) | $2,827 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 25,202 ($233) | $2,145 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,035 ($28) | $220 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 22,952 ($212) | $1,885 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 18,549 ($172) | $1,443 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 7,137 ($66) | $145 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,213 ($11) | $64 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 31,061 ($287) | $297 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,904 ($166) | $135 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 417 ($3.86) | $13 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $32 | - | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,410 ($22) | $54 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,066 ($28) | $45 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,410 ($59) | $93 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,273 ($40) | $119 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 4,000,000 ($37,024) | $27,876 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 107 ($0.99) | $1.05 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,440 ($23) | $79 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 285 ($2.63) | $8 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 513 ($4.75) | $20 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,500 ($14) | $139 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 425 ($3.93) | $8 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 333 ($3.09) | $4.82 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 376 ($3.48) | $6 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 85 ($0.79) | $4.77 | - 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 ($0.82) | $2.25 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 445 ($4.12) | $27 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,308 ($12) | $55 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 852 ($8) | $28 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,768 ($16) | $195 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,051 ($19) | $90 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 999 ($9) | $14 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 248 ($2.30) | $5.20 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 564 ($5.22) | $6 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 ($331) | $552 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.94 ($0.03) | $0.21 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,601 ($24) | $54 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 292 ($2.70) | $10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 22,448 prices entered by 3,047 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00926
USD
/
BDT
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 65% cheaper than in United States
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