Cost of living in Canada compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Canada is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (Taka 1,922) | Taka 859 | + 124% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (Taka 1,152) | Taka 711 | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (Taka 795) | Taka 246 | + 223% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.31 (Taka 267) | Taka 98 | + 172% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.82 (Taka 469) | Taka 180 | + 161% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.51 (Taka 445) | Taka 112 | + 296% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (Taka 874) | Taka 625 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.43 (Taka 438) | Taka 334 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.37 (Taka 272) | Taka 77 | + 255% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.06 (Taka 328) | Taka 779 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (Taka 1,680) | Taka 1,629 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.23 (Taka 260) | Taka 133 | + 95% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.54 (Taka 205) | Taka 169 | + 21% | |
Housing | + 126% | |||
Housing in Canada is 126% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,930 (Taka 236,465) | Taka 58,353 | + 305% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,306 (Taka 186,102) | Taka 45,554 | + 309% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$226 (Taka 18,270) | Taka 6,854 | + 167% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,108 (Taka 170,174) | Taka 142,206 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,484 (Taka 119,780) | Taka 56,988 | + 110% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$120 (Taka 9,659) | Taka 8,881 | + 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (Taka 5,247) | Taka 1,075 | + 388% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$401 (Taka 32,383) | Taka 60,260 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$219 (Taka 17,691) | Taka 37,692 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (Taka 1,121) | Taka 919 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (Taka 2,348) | Taka 200 | + 1074% | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in Canada is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (Taka 6,460) | Taka 3,344 | + 93% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$59 (Taka 4,756) | Taka 2,984 | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$146 (Taka 11,775) | Taka 9,054 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$172 (Taka 13,847) | Taka 9,196 | + 51% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Canada is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,418 (Taka 2,697,196) | Taka 5,330,940 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.60 (Taka 129) | Taka 108 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$108 (Taka 8,703) | Taka 3,828 | + 127% | |
Personal Care | + 61% | |||
Personal Care in Canada is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (Taka 878) | Taka 836 | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (Taka 1,942) | Taka 876 | + 122% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$130 (Taka 10,477) | Taka 1,543 | + 579% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (Taka 783) | Taka 409 | + 91% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (Taka 522) | Taka 736 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (Taka 522) | Taka 777 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.51 (Taka 364) | Taka 104 | + 251% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.63 (Taka 293) | Taka 129 | + 126% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (Taka 2,405) | Taka 313 | + 668% | |
Entertainment | + 154% | |||
Entertainment in Canada is 154% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Canada | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$69 (Taka 5,573) | Taka 1,462 | + 281% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (Taka 2,554) | Taka 1,023 | + 150% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$206 (Taka 16,653) | Taka 3,581 | + 365% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$134 (Taka 10,830) | Taka 3,800 | + 185% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (Taka 1,217) | Taka 1,519 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$6.00 (Taka 484) | Taka 605 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (Taka 658) | Taka 543 | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$808 (Taka 65,246) | Taka 35,756 | + 82% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (Taka 36) | Taka 3.07 | + 1067% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$70 (Taka 5,686) | Taka 3,982 | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (Taka 1,422) | Taka 336 | + 324% | |
TOTAL | + 77% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,242 prices entered by 985 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
80.710
BDT
/
CAD
Cost of living in Canada is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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