Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangladesh and Philippines 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Philippines is 34.1% higher than in Bangladesh (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Philippines is 48.3% higher than in Bangladesh | |
| Rent Prices in Philippines are 206.2% higher than in Bangladesh | |
| Restaurant Prices in Philippines are 15.8% higher than in Bangladesh | |
| Groceries Prices in Philippines are 33.2% higher than in Bangladesh | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Philippines is 1.3% lower than in Bangladesh | |
Restaurants | Bangladesh Edit |
Philippines Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
244.60 ৳ (116.98 ₱) |
501.85 ৳ (240.00 ₱) |
+105.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
1,500.00 ৳ (717.35 ₱) |
2,592.89 ৳ (1,240.00 ₱) |
+72.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
600.00 ৳ (286.94 ₱) |
418.21 ৳ (200.00 ₱) |
-30.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
500.00 ৳ (239.12 ₱) |
167.28 ৳ (80.00 ₱) |
-66.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
550.00 ৳ (263.03 ₱) |
250.92 ৳ (120.00 ₱) |
-54.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
233.12 ৳ (111.48 ₱) |
285.27 ৳ (136.42 ₱) |
+22.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
40.07 ৳ (19.16 ₱) |
94.56 ৳ (45.22 ₱) |
+136.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
19.73 ৳ (9.43 ₱) |
48.64 ৳ (23.26 ₱) |
+146.6 % |
Markets | Bangladesh Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
90.46 ৳ (43.26 ₱) |
220.86 ৳ (105.62 ₱) |
+144.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
61.63 ৳ (29.47 ₱) |
140.98 ৳ (67.42 ₱) |
+128.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
33.33 ৳ (15.94 ₱) |
53.30 ৳ (25.49 ₱) |
+59.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
142.91 ৳ (68.34 ₱) |
251.35 ৳ (120.20 ₱) |
+75.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
438.61 ৳ (209.76 ₱) |
415.15 ৳ (198.54 ₱) |
-5.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
143.76 ৳ (68.75 ₱) |
241.59 ৳ (115.54 ₱) |
+68.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
357.58 ৳ (171.01 ₱) |
407.73 ৳ (194.99 ₱) |
+14.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
135.04 ৳ (64.58 ₱) |
161.45 ৳ (77.21 ₱) |
+19.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
48.48 ৳ (23.18 ₱) |
82.22 ৳ (39.32 ₱) |
+69.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
126.48 ৳ (60.49 ₱) |
143.92 ৳ (68.83 ₱) |
+13.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
32.15 ৳ (15.37 ₱) |
88.86 ৳ (42.49 ₱) |
+176.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
18.09 ৳ (8.65 ₱) |
126.28 ৳ (60.39 ₱) |
+598.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
30.15 ৳ (14.42 ₱) |
141.36 ৳ (67.60 ₱) |
+368.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
46.39 ৳ (22.19 ₱) |
173.34 ৳ (82.90 ₱) |
+273.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
34.20 ৳ (16.36 ₱) |
85.55 ৳ (40.91 ₱) |
+150.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
1,200.00 ৳ (573.88 ₱) |
815.50 ৳ (390.00 ₱) |
-32.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
441.29 ৳ (211.04 ₱) |
147.22 ৳ (70.41 ₱) |
-66.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
670.40 ৳ (320.61 ₱) |
227.58 ৳ (108.83 ₱) |
-66.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
400.00 ৳ (191.29 ₱) |
376.39 ৳ (180.00 ₱) |
-5.9 % |
Transportation | Bangladesh Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
50.00 ৳ (23.91 ₱) |
31.37 ৳ (15.00 ₱) |
-37.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
1,800.00 ৳ (860.82 ₱) |
1,672.83 ৳ (800.00 ₱) |
-7.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
125.00 ৳ (59.78 ₱) |
94.10 ৳ (45.00 ₱) |
-24.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
80.47 ৳ (38.48 ₱) |
47.11 ৳ (22.53 ₱) |
-41.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
300.00 ৳ (143.47 ₱) |
250.92 ৳ (120.00 ₱) |
-16.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
124.95 ৳ (59.75 ₱) |
135.51 ৳ (64.81 ₱) |
+8.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
3,579,825.00 ৳ (1,711,984.93 ₱) |
2,801,990.49 ৳ (1,340,000.00 ₱) |
-21.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
3,757,189.15 ৳ (1,796,806.05 ₱) |
2,520,371.00 ৳ (1,205,320.70 ₱) |
-32.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangladesh Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
3,774.20 ৳ (1,804.94 ₱) |
12,927.93 ৳ (6,182.54 ₱) |
+242.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
646.17 ৳ (309.02 ₱) |
2,738.55 ৳ (1,309.66 ₱) |
+323.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
1,695.69 ৳ (810.93 ₱) |
3,543.44 ৳ (1,694.59 ₱) |
+109.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangladesh Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
1,550.00 ৳ (741.26 ₱) |
3,961.24 ৳ (1,894.39 ₱) |
+155.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
1,440.91 ৳ (689.09 ₱) |
722.11 ৳ (345.34 ₱) |
-49.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
500.00 ৳ (239.12 ₱) |
731.86 ৳ (350.00 ₱) |
+46.4 % |
Childcare | Bangladesh Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
4,630.95 ৳ (2,214.67 ₱) |
16,688.31 ৳ (7,980.88 ₱) |
+260.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
201,329.58 ৳ (96,282.14 ₱) |
713,511.52 ৳ (341,223.65 ₱) |
+254.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangladesh Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
2,042.68 ৳ (976.87 ₱) |
5,490.91 ৳ (2,625.93 ₱) |
+168.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
2,278.95 ৳ (1,089.86 ₱) |
3,130.83 ৳ (1,497.26 ₱) |
+37.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
4,446.34 ৳ (2,126.38 ₱) |
8,821.01 ৳ (4,218.48 ₱) |
+98.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
4,024.00 ৳ (1,924.40 ₱) |
7,840.49 ৳ (3,749.57 ₱) |
+94.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangladesh Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
11,818.69 ৳ (5,652.07 ₱) |
41,341.33 ৳ (19,770.72 ₱) |
+249.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
6,028.66 ৳ (2,883.09 ₱) |
23,074.11 ৳ (11,034.76 ₱) |
+282.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
28,605.88 ৳ (13,680.23 ₱) |
83,418.91 ৳ (39,893.55 ₱) |
+191.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
16,770.31 ৳ (8,020.09 ₱) |
45,773.31 ৳ (21,890.24 ₱) |
+172.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangladesh Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
10,036.51 ৳ (4,799.77 ₱) |
35,198.63 ৳ (16,833.09 ₱) |
+250.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
5,801.06 ৳ (2,774.25 ₱) |
16,903.49 ৳ (8,083.78 ₱) |
+191.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangladesh Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
28,985.64 ৳ (13,861.84 ₱) |
42,441.01 ৳ (20,296.63 ₱) |
+46.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.45 | 7.07 | -32.3 % |
| Last update: | 2 February 2026 | 4 February 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 160 | 332 | |
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