Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Bangladesh
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Economic & Living Costs in Bangladesh
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
100-500 BDT
Avg: 300 BDT
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
800-2500 BDT
Avg: 1650 BDT
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
500-900 BDT
Avg: 700 BDT
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
250-1000 BDT
Avg: 625 BDT
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
6000-25000 BDT
Avg: 15500 BDT
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
3000-12000 BDT
Avg: 7500 BDT
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
14000-60000 BDT
Avg: 37000 BDT
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
8000-35000 BDT
Avg: 21500 BDT
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
20-100 BDT
Avg: 60 BDT
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
150-600 BDT
Avg: 375 BDT
Monthly Transport Pass
1000-5000 BDT
Avg: 3000 BDT
Gasoline (1L)
110-140 BDT
Avg: 125 BDT
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
2000-9000 BDT
Avg: 5500 BDT
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
1000-3500 BDT
Avg: 2250 BDT
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
300-1000 BDT
Avg: 650 BDT
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
70-110 BDT
Avg: 90 BDT
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
38.58-120 BDT
Avg: 79.29 BDT
Eggs (12)
100-180 BDT
Avg: 140 BDT
Local Cheese (1kg)
500-2990 BDT
Avg: 1745 BDT
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
500-3500 BDT
Avg: 2000 BDT
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
1000-2000 BDT
Avg: 1500 BDT
Cinema Ticket
350-750 BDT
Avg: 550 BDT
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
2000-15000 BDT
Avg: 8500 BDT
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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