Cost of living in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 7% cheaper than in Anshan (China)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 14% cheaper than in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Chittagong | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 252 (17元) | 20元 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 486 (32元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 100 (7元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (4.99元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 112 (7元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 72 (4.83元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 360 (24元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 153 (10元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 26 (1.73元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 204 (14元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,085 (72元) | 90元 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 104 (7元) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 44 (2.95元) | 15元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Chittagong | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 33,404 (2,226元) | 2,200元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 29,513 (1,966元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,245 (283元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 15,817 (1,054元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 4,550 (303元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 965 (64元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 40,554 (2,702元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,067 (937元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 348 (23元) | 25元 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 300 (20元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Chittagong | Anshan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,491 (99元) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,353 (90元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 3,561 (237元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,761 (251元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Chittagong | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,500,000 (166,561元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 83 (5.55元) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,735 (116元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 834 (56元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Anshan (China) | ||||
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| Chittagong | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 115 (8元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 282 (19元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 925 (62元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 170 (11元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 230 (15元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 310 (21元) | 20元 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 80 (5.33元) | 5.00元 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 118 (8元) | 10元 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 300 (20元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Chittagong (Bangladesh) is 11% cheaper than in Anshan (China) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Chittagong | Anshan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 2,000 (133元) | 30元 | + 344% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 656 (44元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,371 (91元) | 400元 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 813 (54元) | 50元 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 141 (9元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 341 (23元) | 20元 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 52,000 (3,464元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,092 (73元) | 200元 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 283 (19元) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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