Cost of living in Ecuador compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecuador is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Taka 1,202) | Taka 253 | + 375% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Taka 880) | Taka 518 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.36 (Taka 410) | Taka 234 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (Taka 132) | Taka 91 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.31 (Taka 282) | Taka 150 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.52 (Taka 186) | Taka 78 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.17 (Taka 632) | Taka 476 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.79 (Taka 219) | Taka 307 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (Taka 159) | Taka 56 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.70 (Taka 208) | Taka 407 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Taka 1,443) | Taka 1,613 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 (Taka 252) | Taka 136 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.08 (Taka 132) | Taka 72 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Ecuador is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $723 (Taka 88,378) | Taka 40,565 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $444 (Taka 54,224) | Taka 22,239 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $49 (Taka 5,952) | Taka 4,221 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $479 (Taka 58,488) | Taka 50,272 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $293 (Taka 35,768) | Taka 31,111 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $52 (Taka 6,320) | Taka 5,000 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $20 (Taka 2,493) | Taka 1,266 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $372 (Taka 45,508) | Taka 49,805 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (Taka 14,866) | Taka 15,000 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (Taka 771) | Taka 568 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Taka 1,137) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 136% | |||
| Clothes in Ecuador is 136% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Taka 6,648) | Taka 2,505 | + 165% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (Taka 5,522) | Taka 2,407 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (Taka 11,677) | Taka 5,268 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (Taka 9,333) | Taka 4,284 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Ecuador is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,144 (Taka 2,705,869) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (Taka 120) | Taka 110 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $23 (Taka 2,857) | Taka 2,433 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecuador is 149% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Taka 1,045) | Taka 250 | + 318% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Taka 1,499) | Taka 308 | + 387% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $42 (Taka 5,094) | Taka 1,500 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.27 (Taka 644) | Taka 360 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.71 (Taka 576) | Taka 191 | + 201% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Taka 759) | Taka 794 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.47 (Taka 302) | Taka 158 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (Taka 216) | Taka 200 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (Taka 1,499) | Taka 205 | + 630% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecuador is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ecuador | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $25 (Taka 3,008) | Taka 1,513 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (Taka 1,574) | Taka 1,024 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $51 (Taka 6,226) | Taka 3,000 | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (Taka 6,618) | Taka 3,597 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Taka 1,196) | Taka 1,519 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.70 (Taka 452) | Taka 253 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.73 (Taka 333) | Taka 606 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $629 (Taka 76,837) | Taka 35,756 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (Taka 38) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (Taka 5,545) | Taka 2,307 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (Taka 739) | Taka 325 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
122.192
BDT
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,793 prices entered by 275 different people.
Cost of living in Ecuador is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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