Cost of Living in Bangladesh
Summary of cost of living in Bangladesh:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,260.3 (৳155,003.8), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $348.7 (৳42,880.9), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Bangladesh is, on average, 67.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Bangladesh is, on average, 93.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ৳227.52 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ৳1,500.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ৳550.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | ৳500.00 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ৳500.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ৳229.83 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ৳38.31 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ৳19.60 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ৳91.67 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ৳61.85 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ৳33.71 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ৳141.90 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ৳455.76 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ৳144.58 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ৳360.12 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ৳138.12 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ৳46.73 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ৳127.37 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ৳31.93 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ৳17.56 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ৳30.33 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ৳44.88 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ৳34.04 | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | ৳1,100.00 | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ৳453.45 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ৳604.58 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ৳400.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ৳45.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ৳1,725.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ৳100.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ৳80.47 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ৳300.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ৳127.45 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ৳3,658,440.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ৳3,858,343.75 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ৳3,680.82 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ৳636.53 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ৳1,635.25 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ৳1,591.82 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ৳1,406.52 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ৳500.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ৳4,434.52 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ৳208,614.89 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ৳1,999.81 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ৳2,262.33 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ৳4,804.76 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ৳3,907.29 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ৳11,827.25 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ৳6,002.41 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ৳28,280.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ৳16,743.08 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ৳10,972.44 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ৳6,222.17 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ৳29,386.68 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.85 | |
Prices in Bangladesh
This country had 2409 entries in the past 12 months by 181 different contributors.
Last update: 17 May 2026
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Last update: 17 May 2026
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