Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Tangail, Bangladesh
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Food | + 119% | |||
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Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 119% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥948 (Taka 741) | Taka 300 | + 147% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (Taka 556) | Taka 400 | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥449 (Taka 351) | Taka 200 | + 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (Taka 158) | Taka 60 | + 164% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥264 (Taka 206) | Taka 100 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (Taka 521) | Taka 80 | + 551% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥866 (Taka 677) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥810 (Taka 633) | Taka 200 | + 216% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥384 (Taka 300) | Taka 20 | + 1401% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥322 (Taka 252) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (Taka 1,056) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥207 (Taka 162) | Taka 110 | + 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥256 (Taka 200) | Taka 100 | + 100% | |
Housing | + 276% | |||
Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 276% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥334,146 (Taka 261,248) | Taka 20,000 | + 1206% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 (Taka 143,525) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (Taka 17,167) | Taka 2,000 | + 758% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥162,228 (Taka 126,836) | Taka 15,000 | + 746% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥91,721 (Taka 71,711) | Taka 10,000 | + 617% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (Taka 8,382) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 (Taka 2,487) | Taka 1,449 | + 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (Taka 33,320) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (Taka 7,539) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (Taka 480) | Taka 240 | + 100% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,131 (Taka 1,666) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 232% | |||
Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 232% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (Taka 5,382) | Taka 1,500 | + 259% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (Taka 3,848) | Taka 1,000 | + 285% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (Taka 6,519) | Taka 4,000 | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,101 (Taka 10,243) | Taka 3,000 | + 241% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (Taka 2,044,938) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (Taka 107) | Taka 88 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (Taka 8,387) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 (Taka 2,909) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 41% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (Taka 838) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (Taka 1,048) | Taka 600 | + 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,929 (Taka 3,853) | Taka 1,000 | + 285% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (Taka 487) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (Taka 459) | Taka 375 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (Taka 368) | Taka 345 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (Taka 146) | Taka 100 | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (Taka 160) | Taka 100 | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 (Taka 2,474) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 80% | |||
Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 80% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 (Taka 2,770) | Taka 500 | + 454% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,574 (Taka 2,794) | Taka 500 | + 459% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (Taka 16,046) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (Taka 4,986) | Taka 1,000 | + 399% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (Taka 1,291) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (Taka 313) | Taka 160 | + 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (Taka 415) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (Taka 34,138) | Taka 80,000 | - 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (Taka 31) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,289 (Taka 8,044) | Taka 1,000 | + 704% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (Taka 396) | Taka 220 | + 80% | |
TOTAL | + 107% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 107% more expensive than in Tangail (Bangladesh)
For example, you would need at least Taka 130,396 (¥166,782) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Taka 63,000 in Tangail.
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