Bangladesh
Wikipedia: Sundarbans
Back
Asia

Bangladesh

Trust 99
Cities tracked
5
Local currency
BDT
86
Relocation

Living here, beyond cost

Visa-free for
Safety index
Median fixed internet
Top income tax
Bangladesh

About Bangladesh

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$316
Family of 4 / mo
$797
Internet
45.96Mbps
Interest rate
9.5%
Inflation
9.92%
Population
171M

Bangladesh is a vibrant country located in South Asia, bordered by India and Myanmar. It is known for its rich culture, lush landscapes, and friendly people. The capital city, Dhaka, is one of the most densely populated cities in the world and is famous for its lively markets and delicious street food.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Most affordable cities

Most expensive cities

All cities

Showing: Single person. Family figures marked “~” are estimated from single-person data (×2.7).

Food & drink

Cost breakdown

verified estimated rough

Filters items shown below only — for a global search, use the bar in the header.

Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $58.54
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $29.99
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $29.19
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $68.3

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $0.07
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $373.49

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $0.4
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $7.74
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $5.89
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $0.25
  • CappuccinoroughUSD $2.47

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $2.21
  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $14.74
  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $7.37

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $9.43
  • Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $2.62
  • Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $1.33
  • Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $2.62
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $0.81
  • Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $0.39
  • Onions (1 kg)roughUSD $0.75
  • Lettuce (1 Head)roughUSD $0.52
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $0.4
  • Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $8.85
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $4.42
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $3.62

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $105.16
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $139.62
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $86.5
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $360.68
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $214.75
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $57.44

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $22.82
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $19.05
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $7.37
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $65.56
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $1,866

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $0.95
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $1.18
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $51,574
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $3.53
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $14.74
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $39,820
  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $0.59

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $37.39
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $54.13
See something wrong? Anonymous, no account needed.

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

  • Single / Family of 4 toggle. Family ≈ 2.7× single when no verified figure exists.
  • Estimated values use a ~ prefix and an "Estimated" label.
  • Spot something off? Hit Report — corrections reach consensus automatically.
How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

Full methodology, assumptions, and formulas live on our About page.