Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 72% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 394 prices entered by 30 different people.
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 118% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||
|---|---|---|
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tangail (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $13 (Taka 1,137) | Taka 300 | 279% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 (Taka 608) | Taka 400 | 52% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.57 (Taka 302) | Taka 200 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.82 (Taka 154) | Taka 60 | 157% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.38 (Taka 286) | Taka 100 | 186% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.54 (Taka 384) | Taka 80 | 380% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $4.57 (Taka 387) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $5.76 (Taka 487) | Taka 200 | 143% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $3.01 (Taka 255) | Taka 20 | 1175% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $1.83 (Taka 155) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 (Taka 1,265) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.37 (Taka 116) | Taka 110 | 6% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.02 (Taka 171) | Taka 100 | 71% |
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 153% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tangail (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,506 (Taka 127,424) | Taka 20,000 | 537% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $942 (Taka 79,712) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $154 (Taka 13,066) | Taka 2,000 | 553% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $751 (Taka 63,570) | Taka 15,000 | 324% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $526 (Taka 44,512) | Taka 10,000 | 345% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $122 (Taka 10,345) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $42 (Taka 3,545) | Taka 1,449 | 145% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $359 (Taka 30,415) | - | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $98 (Taka 8,268) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $6 (Taka 523) | Taka 240 | 118% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $16 (Taka 1,382) | - | - |
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 223% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tangail (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $46 (Taka 3,912) | Taka 1,500 | 161% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $50 (Taka 4,215) | Taka 1,000 | 321% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $86 (Taka 7,300) | Taka 4,000 | 82% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $90 (Taka 7,616) | Taka 3,000 | 154% |
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 5% cheaper than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tangail (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $25,348 (Taka 2,144,770) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.75 (Taka 64) | Taka 88 | 28% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $33 (Taka 2,750) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $19 (Taka 1,574) | - | - |
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 35% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tangail (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $6 (Taka 539) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $12 (Taka 1,054) | Taka 600 | 76% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $38 (Taka 3,240) | Taka 1,000 | 224% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $5.84 (Taka 494) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.56 (Taka 302) | Taka 375 | 20% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.19 (Taka 354) | Taka 345 | 3% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.00 (Taka 254) | Taka 100 | 154% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.31 (Taka 196) | Taka 100 | 96% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $23 (Taka 1,937) | - | - |
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 54% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tangail (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $36 (Taka 3,019) | Taka 500 | 504% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $16 (Taka 1,341) | Taka 500 | 168% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $60 (Taka 5,071) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $69 (Taka 5,871) | Taka 1,000 | 487% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $8 (Taka 683) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $3.24 (Taka 274) | Taka 160 | 71% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $2.85 (Taka 241) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $462 (Taka 39,072) | Taka 80,000 | 51% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.12 (Taka 10) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $37 (Taka 3,133) | Taka 1,000 | 213% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $9 (Taka 795) | Taka 220 | 262% |
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For example, you would need at least Taka 94,838 ($1,121) in San Juan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Taka 55,000 in Tangail.