Cost of living in Belgium compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 143% | |||
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Food in Belgium is 143% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (Taka 2,421) | Taka 267 | + 806% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Taka 1,356) | Taka 546 | + 148% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.79 (Taka 737) | Taka 218 | + 238% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (Taka 163) | Taka 92 | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.54 (Taka 451) | Taka 154 | + 193% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.94 (Taka 375) | Taka 88 | + 327% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Taka 790) | Taka 475 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (Taka 330) | Taka 305 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (Taka 269) | Taka 56 | + 382% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.08 (Taka 264) | Taka 407 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Taka 972) | Taka 1,527 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.05 (Taka 388) | Taka 137 | + 183% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (Taka 255) | Taka 76 | + 234% | |
Housing | + 281% | |||
Housing in Belgium is 281% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,348 (Taka 171,417) | Taka 38,619 | + 344% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,170 (Taka 148,852) | Taka 21,828 | + 582% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €265 (Taka 33,656) | Taka 5,017 | + 571% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €873 (Taka 111,006) | Taka 25,126 | + 342% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €663 (Taka 84,333) | Taka 15,134 | + 457% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €154 (Taka 19,543) | Taka 10,000 | + 95% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €54 (Taka 6,909) | Taka 1,380 | + 401% | |
40” flat screen tv | €302 (Taka 38,362) | Taka 44,973 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (Taka 13,998) | Taka 9,570 | + 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (Taka 2,210) | Taka 533 | + 314% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Taka 1,517) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 210% | |||
Clothes in Belgium is 210% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (Taka 11,161) | Taka 2,114 | + 428% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (Taka 5,308) | Taka 2,450 | + 117% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (Taka 12,858) | Taka 4,870 | + 164% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (Taka 16,380) | Taka 4,397 | + 273% | |
Transportation | + 81% | |||
Transportation in Belgium is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,008 (Taka 4,070,806) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (Taka 212) | Taka 115 | + 85% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (Taka 6,613) | Taka 2,408 | + 175% | |
Personal Care | + 148% | |||
Personal Care in Belgium is 148% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Taka 1,490) | Taka 836 | + 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Taka 1,781) | Taka 682 | + 161% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (Taka 3,951) | Taka 1,500 | + 163% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (Taka 672) | Taka 360 | + 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €9 (Taka 1,113) | Taka 411 | + 171% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (Taka 625) | Taka 625 | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.01 (Taka 383) | Taka 102 | + 277% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (Taka 509) | Taka 129 | + 293% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (Taka 3,387) | Taka 380 | + 792% | |
Entertainment | + 104% | |||
Entertainment in Belgium is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Belgium | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (Taka 5,461) | Taka 1,745 | + 213% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (Taka 3,320) | Taka 1,011 | + 229% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (Taka 11,428) | Taka 3,000 | + 281% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 (Taka 11,942) | Taka 3,597 | + 232% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Taka 1,491) | Taka 1,519 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (Taka 447) | Taka 253 | + 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.03 (Taka 640) | Taka 579 | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (Taka 71,289) | Taka 35,756 | + 99% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Taka 32) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (Taka 3,925) | Taka 2,307 | + 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (Taka 1,364) | Taka 326 | + 318% | |
TOTAL | + 138% |
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
127.180
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 631 prices entered by 266 different people.
Cost of living in Belgium is 138% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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