Cost of living in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 32% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 59% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Rajshahi | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (10元) | 69元 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 360 (24元) | 31元 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 172 (11元) | 12元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 61 (4.01元) | 13元 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 98 (6元) | 13元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 58 (3.85元) | 10元 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 317 (21元) | 44元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 143 (9元) | 11元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (1.54元) | 7元 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 137 (9元) | 6元 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 800 (53元) | 62元 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 91 (6元) | 18元 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 27 (1.76元) | 20元 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 10% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Rajshahi | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 26,400 (1,742元) | 2,770元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 1,638元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,626 (107元) | 400元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 1,746元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 1,108元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 1,211 (80元) | 300元 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,735 (114元) | 100元 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,564 (2,808元) | 4,000元 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 10,000 (660元) | 600元 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 315 (21元) | 30元 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 300 (20元) | 50元 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 69% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Rajshahi | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,963 (129元) | 484元 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,650 (109元) | 363元 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 2,805 (185元) | 500元 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,513 (232元) | 500元 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 39% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Rajshahi | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 1,800,000 (118,757元) | 226,253元 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (6元) | 6.00元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 972 (64元) | 150元 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Rajshahi | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 620 (41元) | 10元 | + 309% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 435 (29元) | 20元 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 700 (46元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 169 (11元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 310 (20元) | 30元 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 56 (3.69元) | 12元 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 56 (3.69元) | 5.00元 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 160 (11元) | 25元 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 16% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Rajshahi | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 592 (39元) | 80元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 225 (15元) | 50元 | - 70% | |
| 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 1,109 (73元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 500 (33元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 110 (7元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 310 (20元) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 30,000 (1,979元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.00 (0.13元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,500 (165元) | 175元 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 267 (18元) | 100元 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2023.
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