Cost of living in Sylhet, Bangladesh

Summary of cost of living in Sylhet

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Taka 152,186
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Taka 55,651
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Sylhet
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Taka 236
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Taka 345
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Taka 151
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Taka 71
12 eggs, large Taka 111
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Taka 47
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Taka 392
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Taka 168
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Taka 23
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Taka 238
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Taka 1,549
2 liters of coca-cola Taka 98
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Taka 31
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Taka 26,754
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Taka 23,251
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Taka 1,782
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Taka 10,000
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Taka 12,000
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Taka 3,000
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Taka 2,907
40” flat screen tv Taka 32,421
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Taka 13,432
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Taka 223
Hourly rate for cleaning help -
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Taka 2,827
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Taka 2,175
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Taka 3,238
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Taka 3,806
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Taka 2,388,060
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Taka 100
Monthly ticket public transport Taka 1,000
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Taka 200
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Taka 3,000
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) -
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Taka 600
4 rolls of toilet paper Taka 93
Tube of toothpaste Taka 90
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Taka 250
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Taka 801
2 tickets to the movies Taka 225
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Taka 1,071
1 cocktail drink in downtown club -
Cappuccino in expat area of the city -
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Taka 1,000
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Taka 10,000
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district Taka 3,067
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Taka 210
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: September 08, 2023

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