MigrantoCost of living in Bangladesh
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Bangladesh
Spending runs from BDT 9,100 a month in the poorest fifth to BDT 41,600 in the richest
Per person, whole country
BDT 17,600
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
BDT 9,100richest 20%
BDT 41,600
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Key facts
The cost of living in Bangladesh in numbers
Among the cheapest countries in the world
Cheaper than 89% of countries. A basket that costs BDT 123,000 at world-middle prices costs BDT 80,400 here.
How living costs in Bangladesh compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Bangladesh against other countries
Cheaper than 89% of countries
Where Bangladesh sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs BDT 123,000 at world-middle prices costs BDT 80,400 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Bangladesh
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Bangladesh?
A typical person in Bangladesh spends about BDT 17,600 a month — around BDT 211,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Bangladesh?
By spending, Bangladesh ranks #141 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about BDT 17,600 a month, the poorest 20% about BDT 9,100 and the richest 20% about BDT 41,600. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Bangladesh in US dollars?
The cost of living in Bangladesh is about $143 a month, or roughly $1,716 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Bangladesh?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about BDT 9,100 a month per person, a typical one around BDT 17,600, and a comfortable life around BDT 22,500. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Bangladesh enough to live on?
Usually not quite. Average spending is about BDT 17,600 a month, while the average take-home pay in Bangladesh is about BDT 17,100. For more on incomes, see salaries in Bangladesh.
Is Bangladesh an expensive country to live in?
No. Bangladesh is more expensive than 24% of countries worldwide and ranks 20th of 27 in Asia by cost of living.
What currency is used in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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