Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 535 ($6) | $17 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 449 ($5.13) | $9 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 240 ($2.74) | $5.11 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 102 ($1.17) | $0.99 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 133 ($1.52) | $3.32 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 80 ($0.91) | $4.43 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 347 ($3.96) | $7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 207 ($2.37) | $3.93 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 26 ($0.30) | $1.92 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 571 ($7) | $3.31 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,347 ($15) | $16 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 112 ($1.28) | $2.26 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 53 ($0.60) | $2.48 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 76% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 43,087 ($492) | $2,516 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,416 ($245) | $1,953 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,489 ($51) | $204 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 37,342 ($427) | $1,777 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 20,129 ($230) | $1,347 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,105 ($35) | $138 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 947 ($11) | $56 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 36,542 ($417) | $300 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 16,205 ($185) | $134 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 369 ($4.21) | $12 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $27 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,612 ($30) | $51 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,117 ($36) | $46 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 9,947 ($114) | $93 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 6,827 ($78) | $121 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,773,830 ($31,684) | $25,474 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 91 ($1.04) | $1.06 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,696 ($19) | $77 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 296 ($3.38) | $7 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 1,395 ($16) | $19 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,191 ($14) | $125 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 498 ($5.69) | $7 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 208 ($2.38) | $4.15 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 690 ($8) | $5.50 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 173 ($1.98) | $4.18 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 229 ($2.61) | $2.05 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 304 ($3.47) | $25 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bangladesh | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,410 ($16) | $49 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 885 ($10) | $27 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,939 ($22) | $190 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,617 ($41) | $84 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,328 ($15) | $13 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 393 ($4.49) | $5.19 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 600 ($7) | $6 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 ($408) | $490 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.19 ($0.03) | $0.17 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,057 ($12) | $53 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 264 ($3.02) | $9 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,723 prices entered by 2,824 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.01142
USD
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 57% cheaper than in United States
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