Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 30% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 230 (ARS $251) | ARS $652 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 376 (ARS $411) | ARS $471 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 184 (ARS $201) | ARS $156 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 76 (ARS $83) | ARS $68 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 106 (ARS $115) | ARS $146 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 54 (ARS $59) | ARS $89 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 526 (ARS $574) | ARS $282 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 159 (ARS $174) | ARS $108 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 28 (ARS $31) | ARS $51 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 442 (ARS $482) | ARS $82 | + 486% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,498 (ARS $1,636) | ARS $290 | + 464% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 102 (ARS $111) | ARS $147 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 45 (ARS $49) | ARS $40 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 43% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 64,159 (ARS $70,041) | ARS $37,874 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 34,477 (ARS $37,638) | ARS $24,596 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,050 (ARS $4,421) | ARS $4,425 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 39,073 (ARS $42,655) | ARS $26,298 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 22,885 (ARS $24,983) | ARS $17,124 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 4,140 (ARS $4,520) | ARS $3,519 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,099 (ARS $1,200) | ARS $1,437 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 37,254 (ARS $40,669) | ARS $36,315 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,000 (ARS $16,375) | ARS $15,909 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 411 (ARS $448) | ARS $362 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 621 (ARS $678) | ARS $270 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 15% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,987 (ARS $2,170) | ARS $4,059 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,314 (ARS $2,526) | ARS $2,626 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,592 (ARS $7,196) | ARS $7,488 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,454 (ARS $4,862) | ARS $6,163 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 45% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,080,790 (ARS $3,363,271) | ARS $2,086,560 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (ARS $102) | ARS $72 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,108 (ARS $2,301) | ARS $1,636 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 6% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 129 (ARS $141) | ARS $298 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 491 (ARS $537) | ARS $629 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,039 (ARS $1,134) | ARS $1,229 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 405 (ARS $442) | ARS $278 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 230 (ARS $251) | ARS $170 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 411 (ARS $449) | ARS $228 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 82 (ARS $89) | ARS $119 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 (ARS $109) | ARS $135 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 240 (ARS $262) | ARS $520 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 6% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,281 (ARS $1,398) | ARS $1,389 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 958 (ARS $1,046) | ARS $698 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,373 (ARS $2,591) | ARS $2,334 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,103 (ARS $2,296) | ARS $2,303 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,179 (ARS $1,287) | ARS $429 | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 284 (ARS $310) | ARS $172 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 638 (ARS $697) | ARS $161 | + 332% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (ARS $39,035) | ARS $67,248 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 6.00 (ARS $7) | ARS $19 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,420 (ARS $1,550) | ARS $2,066 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 261 (ARS $285) | ARS $181 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,683 prices entered by 1,586 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 25% more expensive than in Argentina
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