Cost of living in Germany compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 112% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Taka 1,948) | Taka 271 | + 620% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Taka 1,320) | Taka 553 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.58 (Taka 698) | Taka 211 | + 231% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (Taka 158) | Taka 92 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.89 (Taka 487) | Taka 154 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.88 (Taka 360) | Taka 88 | + 310% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Taka 899) | Taka 475 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.81 (Taka 352) | Taka 301 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 (Taka 232) | Taka 59 | + 295% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (Taka 143) | Taka 427 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Taka 815) | Taka 1,436 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (Taka 243) | Taka 137 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.73 (Taka 217) | Taka 77 | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 317% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 317% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,811 (Taka 226,705) | Taka 38,223 | + 493% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,422 (Taka 178,024) | Taka 21,828 | + 716% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (Taka 30,963) | Taka 5,017 | + 517% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,211 (Taka 151,675) | Taka 25,126 | + 504% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €862 (Taka 107,874) | Taka 15,134 | + 613% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €157 (Taka 19,663) | Taka 10,000 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (Taka 3,929) | Taka 1,355 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €430 (Taka 53,868) | Taka 44,973 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (Taka 12,970) | Taka 9,570 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Taka 1,002) | Taka 533 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (Taka 2,110) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 183% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (Taka 11,195) | Taka 2,114 | + 430% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (Taka 5,071) | Taka 2,450 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Taka 11,942) | Taka 4,870 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (Taka 16,651) | Taka 4,397 | + 279% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,353 (Taka 3,800,384) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (Taka 220) | Taka 118 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (Taka 6,346) | Taka 2,408 | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Taka 1,107) | Taka 836 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Taka 1,299) | Taka 682 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (Taka 7,289) | Taka 1,500 | + 386% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.18 (Taka 523) | Taka 360 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.85 (Taka 357) | Taka 411 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (Taka 385) | Taka 625 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (Taka 246) | Taka 102 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (Taka 210) | Taka 129 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Taka 2,928) | Taka 380 | + 671% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Germany | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (Taka 5,406) | Taka 1,745 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Taka 3,152) | Taka 1,011 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €125 (Taka 15,687) | Taka 3,000 | + 423% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (Taka 8,433) | Taka 3,597 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Taka 1,365) | Taka 1,519 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.98 (Taka 498) | Taka 253 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.46 (Taka 558) | Taka 515 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 (Taka 76,758) | Taka 35,756 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (Taka 38) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (Taka 5,256) | Taka 2,365 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Taka 1,042) | Taka 329 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,565 prices entered by 535 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 134% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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