Cost of Living in Chittagong
Summary of cost of living in Chittagong, Bangladesh:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,268.5 (৳155,952.9), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $345.6 (৳42,486.9), excluding rent.
- Chittagong is 74.3% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Chittagong is, on average, 95.1% lower than in Seattle.
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) | ৳650.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | ৳325.00 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ৳500.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ৳242.22 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ৳46.25 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ৳17.45 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ৳95.71 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ৳69.26 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ৳36.59 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ৳143.69 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ৳412.77 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ৳116.64 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ৳415.79 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ৳132.55 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ৳48.60 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ৳112.89 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ৳44.86 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ৳24.44 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ৳45.36 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ৳59.00 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ৳37.00 | |
| 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) | ৳112.65 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ৳500.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ৳128.22 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ৳4,000,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ৳5,500,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ৳3,696.03 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ৳674.12 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ৳1,525.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ৳2,450.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ৳1,733.33 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ৳450.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ৳4,375.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ৳180,666.67 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ৳2,812.50 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ৳2,416.67 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ৳6,928.57 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ৳4,287.50 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ৳15,537.50 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ৳7,517.50 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ৳33,700.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ৳20,030.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ৳9,099.48 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ৳5,356.70 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ৳34,458.44 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.50 | |
Prices in Chittagong
This city had 271 entries in the past 12 months by 22 different contributors.
Last update: 6 June 2026
Last update: 6 June 2026
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