Bangladesh offers a generally affordable cost of living, especially when compared to many Western countries. However, prices can vary significantly depending on the city, with Dhaka being the most expensive.
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Here's a breakdown of prices in Bangladesh, particularly focusing on Dhaka:
**Cost of Living (Monthly Estimates in BDT - Bangladeshi Taka, as of July 2025):**
* **For a single person:**
* Excluding rent: Around **৳69,129 - ৳72,515**
* Including rent for a 1-bedroom apartment outside city center: Roughly **৳77,000 - ৳84,500**
* **For a family of four:**
* Excluding rent: Around **৳180,314 - ৳183,409**
* Including rent for a 3-bedroom apartment outside city center: Approximately **৳202,000 - ৳205,000**
**Breakdown of Specific Prices (Dhaka, July 2025):**
**Food:**
* Basic lunchtime menu (with drink) in business district: **৳259**
* Combo meal at fast food restaurant (e.g., Big Mac equivalent): **৳529**
* 500g boneless chicken breast: **৳219**
* 1 liter whole fat milk: **৳90**
* 12 large eggs: **৳150**
* 1 kg tomatoes: **৳78**
* 1 kg potatoes: **৳60**
* 1 kg apples: **৳307**
* 2 liters Coca-Cola: **৳136**
* Loaf of fresh white bread (1 lb): **৳72 - ৳76**
* Rice (white, 1 lb): **৳35**
* Beef Round (1 lb): **৳362**
* Domestic non-alcoholic beer (0.5 liter bottle in supermarket): **৳406**
* Cigarettes (Marlboro 20 pack): **৳339 - 380**
**Housing (Monthly Rent for Furnished Accommodation):**
* **85 m² (900 sqft):**
* Expensive area: **৳40,565**
* Normal area: **৳22,901**
* **45 m² (480 sqft) studio:**
* Expensive area: **৳35,164**
* Normal area: **৳25,324**
* **1-bedroom apartment:**
* City Centre: **৳14,400**
* Outside of Centre: **৳7,970**
* **3-bedroom apartment:**
* City Centre: **৳38,867**
* Outside of Centre: **৳23,843**
**Utilities (Monthly for 2 people in 85m² flat):**
* Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage: **৳4,481**
* Internet (8 Mbps, 1 month): **৳1,288**
**Transportation:**
* 1 liter of gasoline: **৳110**
* Monthly public transport ticket: **৳2,176**
* Taxi trip (basic tariff, 8 km): **৳483**
* One-way ticket (local transport): **৳50**
* Taxi start (normal tariff): **৳150**
**Personal Care:**
* Cold medicine for 6 days: **৳345**
* Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes): **৳1,504**
* Standard men's haircut in expat area: **৳324**
**Entertainment:**
* Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub: **৳1,472**
* 2 tickets to the movies: **৳970**
* 1 month gym membership in business district: **৳2,577**
* Cappuccino in expat area: **৳253**
**Comparison to Neighboring Countries:**
Generally, prices of essential goods in Bangladesh have been comparatively lower than in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan, thanks in part to government vigilance. However, consumers in Dhaka might still pay more for certain commodities, including both imported and locally produced items, compared to some other countries, due to factors like market distortions.
**Price Trends:**
Inflation has been a concern in Bangladesh. While there have been efforts to stabilize prices, overall, the cost of living has been on an upward trend. For instance, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Bangladesh increased to 133.85 points in June 2025. Prices of various commodities, like rice, meat, poultry, and soybean oil, have seen surges over the years, impacting consumers' purchasing power.
It's important to note that these are average prices, and actual costs can vary based on location within Bangladesh, specific brands, and individual lifestyle choices.
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