Cost of Living in Chittagong
Summary of cost of living in Chittagong, Bangladesh:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,261.4$ (154,293.7৳), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 342.8$ (41,926.9৳), excluding rent.
- Chittagong is 67.9% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Chittagong is, on average, 92.1% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 ৳ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,650.00 ৳ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 725.00 ৳ | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | 350.00 ৳ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 500.00 ৳ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 207.14 ৳ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 51.67 ৳ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 17.75 ৳ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 92.67 ৳ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 69.99 ৳ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 36.02 ৳ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 141.86 ৳ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 529.19 ৳ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 122.15 ৳ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 408.23 ৳ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 126.00 ৳ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 50.65 ৳ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 120.77 ৳ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 44.86 ৳ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 24.44 ৳ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 48.76 ৳ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 54.17 ৳ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 37.22 ৳ | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,075.00 ৳ | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 100.00 ৳ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 180.00 ৳ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 365.00 ৳ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 27.50 ৳ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 500.00 ৳ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 100.00 ৳ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 96.56 ৳ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 500.00 ৳ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 125.56 ৳ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 4,000,000.00 ৳ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 4,666,666.67 ৳ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 3,312.04 ৳ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 674.12 ৳ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 1,425.00 ৳ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 2,200.00 ৳ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 1,550.00 ৳ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 400.00 ৳ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,250.00 ৳ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 142,333.33 ৳ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,750.00 ৳ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 2,333.33 ৳ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 6,214.29 ৳ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 4,037.50 ৳ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 15,571.43 ৳ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 7,250.00 ৳ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 32,777.78 ৳ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 19,333.33 ৳ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 8,899.93 ৳ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,749.71 ৳ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 30,916.67 ৳ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.50 |
Prices in Chittagong
This city had 475 entries in the past 12 months by 34 different contributors.
Last update: 21 October 2025
Last update: 21 October 2025
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