Cost of Living in Bangladesh
Summary of cost of living in Bangladesh:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,272.3$ (155,552.4৳), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 352.4$ (43,089.8৳), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Bangladesh is, on average, 67.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Bangladesh is, on average, 93.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 244.53 ৳ | |
| 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) | 600.00 ৳ | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | 500.00 ৳ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 525.00 ৳ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 232.84 ৳ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 39.28 ৳ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 19.57 ৳ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 90.15 ৳ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 61.57 ৳ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 33.42 ৳ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 142.78 ৳ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 448.61 ৳ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 144.18 ৳ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 358.49 ৳ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 135.36 ৳ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 48.28 ৳ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 126.43 ৳ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 31.56 ৳ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 17.97 ৳ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 30.37 ৳ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 46.39 ৳ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 34.09 ৳ | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,200.00 ৳ | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 441.29 ৳ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 658.08 ৳ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 400.00 ৳ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 ৳ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,800.00 ৳ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 130.00 ৳ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 80.47 ৳ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 300.00 ৳ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 124.95 ৳ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 3,579,825.00 ৳ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 3,635,989.50 ৳ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 3,743.23 ৳ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 650.76 ৳ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 1,692.50 ৳ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,522.81 ৳ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 1,440.91 ৳ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 500.00 ৳ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 4,453.49 ৳ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 201,329.58 ৳ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,023.97 ৳ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 2,230.00 ৳ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,661.90 ৳ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 3,984.62 ৳ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 11,968.10 ৳ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,927.70 ৳ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 27,843.48 ৳ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 16,504.55 ৳ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 9,927.02 ৳ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,747.55 ৳ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 29,023.92 ৳ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.60 | |
Prices in Bangladesh
This country had 2180 entries in the past 12 months by 164 different contributors.
Last update: 19 February 2026
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Last update: 19 February 2026
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