Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Tangail, Bangladesh
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Beijing (China) is 42% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (Taka 727) | Taka 300 | + 142% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 (Taka 505) | Taka 400 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (Taka 158) | Taka 200 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (Taka 146) | Taka 60 | + 143% | |
12 eggs, large | 13元 (Taka 172) | Taka 100 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89元 (Taka 77) | Taka 80 | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (Taka 819) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (Taka 201) | Taka 200 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.20元 (Taka 68) | Taka 20 | + 241% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.80元 (Taka 63) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 (Taka 1,176) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (Taka 116) | Taka 110 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (Taka 153) | Taka 100 | + 53% | |
Housing | + 173% | |||
Housing in Beijing (China) is 173% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,891元 (Taka 155,910) | Taka 20,000 | + 680% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,077元 (Taka 105,910) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 310元 (Taka 4,065) | Taka 2,000 | + 103% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,549元 (Taka 125,199) | Taka 15,000 | + 735% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,656元 (Taka 74,158) | Taka 10,000 | + 642% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 256元 (Taka 3,362) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (Taka 1,043) | Taka 1,449 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,392元 (Taka 31,363) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543元 (Taka 7,126) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (Taka 435) | Taka 240 | + 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (Taka 588) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 229% | |||
Clothes in Beijing (China) is 229% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 556元 (Taka 7,296) | Taka 1,500 | + 386% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (Taka 3,263) | Taka 1,000 | + 226% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (Taka 7,472) | Taka 4,000 | + 87% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 689元 (Taka 9,038) | Taka 3,000 | + 201% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Beijing (China) is about the same as in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,114元 (Taka 1,719,142) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Taka 93) | Taka 88 | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 186元 (Taka 2,444) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39元 (Taka 507) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 29% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36元 (Taka 475) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49元 (Taka 645) | Taka 600 | + 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250元 (Taka 3,275) | Taka 1,000 | + 228% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (Taka 489) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (Taka 460) | Taka 375 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (Taka 474) | Taka 345 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (Taka 107) | Taka 100 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (Taka 158) | Taka 100 | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98元 (Taka 1,281) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 65% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (Taka 2,810) | Taka 500 | + 462% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (Taka 1,471) | Taka 500 | + 194% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,136元 (Taka 14,899) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 442元 (Taka 5,793) | Taka 1,000 | + 479% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (Taka 967) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (Taka 494) | Taka 160 | + 209% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (Taka 400) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,319元 (Taka 43,517) | Taka 80,000 | - 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.81元 (Taka 11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 432元 (Taka 5,667) | Taka 1,000 | + 467% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (Taka 269) | Taka 220 | + 22% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 65% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh)
For example, you would need at least Taka 94,116 (7,178元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Taka 57,000 in Tangail.
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