Cost of living comparison
Bangladesh is 37.8% cheaper than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 80.2% less in Bangladesh
- Groceries
-
pay 48.6% less in Bangladesh
- Transportation
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pay 2.1 times more in Bangladesh
- Housing
-
pay 87.5% less in Bangladesh
- Childcare
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pay 56.0% less in Bangladesh
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 44.6% less in Bangladesh
- Clothing
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pay 54.6% less in Bangladesh
Expenses including housing, restaurants, childcare, clothing, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Bangladesh. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Bangladesh.
If you lived in Bangladesh instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 80.2% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bangladesh
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$1.35
BDT163.62
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$4.41
BDT534.45
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.25
BDT30.74
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.16
BDT18.81
|
|
pay 48.6% less for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bangladesh
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$0.52
BDT63.24
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$3.80
BDT460.83
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$2.60
BDT315.90
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$1.11
BDT135.03
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$1.00
BDT121.38
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$0.88
BDT107.07
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.35
BDT42.55
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.80
BDT97.03
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.26
BDT31.95
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.14
BDT16.64
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.25
BDT30.32
|
|
pay 2.1 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bangladesh
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$3.68
BDT446.59
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$12.31
BDT1,492.60
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$25,789.60
BDT3,128,156.18
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$3.61
BDT437.66
|
|
pay 87.5% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bangladesh
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$15.51
BDT1,881.13
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$75.62
BDT9,172.54
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$47.62
BDT5,775.82
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$20.70
BDT2,510.49
|
|
pay 56.0% less for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bangladesh
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$30.22
BDT3,666.01
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$962.19
BDT116,708.66
|
|
pay 44.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bangladesh
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$3.80
BDT461.46
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$1.37
BDT166.65
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$2.59
BDT314.17
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$11.68
BDT1,417.20
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$3.67
BDT445.55
|
|
pay 54.6% less for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bangladesh
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$17.35
BDT2,104.59
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$16.87
BDT2,046.80
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$36.90
BDT4,475.67
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$33.09
BDT4,013.12
|
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