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Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 380 ($4.52) | $14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 430 ($5.12) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 230 ($2.74) | $4.50 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 74 ($0.89) | $0.88 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 103 ($1.23) | $3.21 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 57 ($0.68) | $3.93 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 325 ($3.87) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 149 ($1.77) | $3.34 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 ($0.29) | $1.60 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 349 ($4.16) | $3.71 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,441 ($29) | $15 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 100 ($1.20) | $1.92 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 49 ($0.59) | $2.16 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 39,061 ($465) | $2,044 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 31,318 ($373) | $1,553 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,590 ($43) | $177 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 39,337 ($469) | $1,533 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 21,276 ($253) | $1,102 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,613 ($43) | $119 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,609 ($19) | $48 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 44,596 ($531) | $323 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 13,495 ($161) | $119 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 316 ($3.77) | $11 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 607 ($7) | $22 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,249 ($27) | $47 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,442 ($29) | $44 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,023 ($60) | $85 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,926 ($47) | $114 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,739,980 ($32,644) | $22,321 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 88 ($1.05) | $0.78 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,573 ($31) | $85 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 300 ($3.58) | $7 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 540 ($6) | $18 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,187 ($14) | $111 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 339 ($4.04) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 313 ($3.73) | $3.45 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 359 ($4.28) | $5.13 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 91 ($1.09) | $3.49 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 107 ($1.27) | $1.85 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 300 ($3.58) | $20 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 951 ($11) | $45 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 760 ($9) | $25 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,015 ($24) | $170 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,831 ($34) | $78 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,364 ($16) | $12 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 305 ($3.63) | $4.92 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 501 ($5.97) | $5.90 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 ($426) | $421 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 22 ($0.27) | $0.31 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,337 ($28) | $52 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 223 ($2.66) | $8 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 50% cheaper than in United States
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