Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Tangail, Bangladesh
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 19% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (Taka 570) | Taka 300 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (Taka 471) | Taka 400 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (Taka 300) | Taka 200 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (Taka 74) | Taka 60 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (Taka 151) | Taka 100 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (Taka 73) | Taka 80 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (Taka 678) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (Taka 192) | Taka 200 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (Taka 82) | Taka 20 | + 310% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (Taka 159) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (Taka 1,198) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling169 (Taka 131) | Taka 110 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (Taka 49) | Taka 100 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 133% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (Taka 125,429) | Taka 20,000 | + 527% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (Taka 55,534) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (Taka 6,563) | Taka 2,000 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (Taka 58,940) | Taka 15,000 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (Taka 38,128) | Taka 10,000 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (Taka 2,851) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (Taka 3,291) | Taka 1,449 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (Taka 33,206) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (Taka 9,093) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (Taka 509) | Taka 240 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (Taka 356) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 102% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (Taka 2,553) | Taka 1,500 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (Taka 2,428) | Taka 1,000 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (Taka 5,954) | Taka 4,000 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (Taka 5,291) | Taka 3,000 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (Taka 1,357,559) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (Taka 81) | Taka 88 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (Taka 3,372) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (Taka 730) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 9% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (Taka 297) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (Taka 1,023) | Taka 600 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (Taka 2,237) | Taka 1,000 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (Taka 281) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (Taka 274) | Taka 375 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (Taka 381) | Taka 345 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (Taka 105) | Taka 100 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (Taka 107) | Taka 100 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (Taka 891) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 28% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (Taka 1,688) | Taka 500 | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (Taka 1,025) | Taka 500 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (Taka 2,154) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (Taka 3,389) | Taka 1,000 | + 239% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (Taka 547) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (Taka 243) | Taka 160 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (Taka 188) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (Taka 47,252) | Taka 80,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (Taka 2.82) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (Taka 4,101) | Taka 1,000 | + 310% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling277 (Taka 214) | Taka 220 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 271 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 40% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh)
For example, you would need at least Taka 90,958 (Shilling117,783) in Nairobi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Taka 65,000 in Tangail.
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