Travel budget in Bangladesh

Bangladesh: calculate your travel budget

Bangladesh: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bangladesh for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 26 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 2.9 per person
  • $ 1.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 490* (58814 BDT)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 56 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.7 per person
  • $ 3.5 per person
  • $ 4.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 1175* (140966 BDT)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 74 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.2 per person
  • $ 6.4 per person
  • $ 8.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 1607* (192892 BDT)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Bangladesh in 2024

Cost of living: Bangladesh VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bangladesh in 2024 is 69% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Bangladesh by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Bangladesh compared to the national average.

Cities /Bangladesh View Details
Dhaka 16% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Dhaka
Savar 11% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Savar
Khulna 6% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Khulna
Chittagong 3% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Chittagong
Rajshahi 7% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Rajshahi
Sylhet 10% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Sylhet

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Local prices in Bangladesh by expense type

Bangladesh: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bangladesh costs 81% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 1.7/person
($ 0.9 to $ 2.9)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 4.1/person
($ 2.5 to $ 13)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.1/person
($ 3.3 to $ 7.1)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.7/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 3.3)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.3/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.1/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Bangladesh: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bangladesh costs 70% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 38/night
($ 14 to $ 178)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 53/night
($ 28 to $ 148)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 58/night
($ 33 to $ 163)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 89/night
($ 34 to $ 221)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 323
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 106/night
($ 44 to $ 306)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 470
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 38/month
($ 14 to $ 171)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 89/month
($ 33 to $ 331)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 101/month
($ 40 to $ 264)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 62/month
($ 31 to $ 215)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 84/month
($ 33 to $ 382)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Bangladesh: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bangladesh costs 74% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.2/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.7)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.3/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bangladesh: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Bangladesh costs 62% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.9)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.9
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 14/24hrs
($ 11 to $ 18)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Bangladesh: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bangladesh costs 59% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.1/ticket
($ 2.9 to $ 8.4)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 11/hr
($ 4.1 to $ 17)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Bangladesh: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Bangladesh costs 67% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.7/pack
($ 2.3 to $ 3)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 17
($ 6.2 to $ 38)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 18
($ 6.7 to $ 43)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Toronto → Dhaka
Toronto → Dhaka
Toronto → Dhaka
$ 1583
(fair price: $ 1341)
New York City → Dhaka
New York City → Dhaka
New York City → Dhaka
$ 1222
(fair price: $ 1095)
London → Dhaka
London → Dhaka
London → Dhaka
$ 850
(fair price: $ 768)
Melbourne → Dhaka
Melbourne → Dhaka
Melbourne → Dhaka
$ 984
(fair price: $ 824)
Manchester → Dhaka
Manchester → Dhaka
Manchester → Dhaka
$ 988
(fair price: $ 845)
Sydney → Dhaka
Sydney → Dhaka
Sydney → Dhaka
$ 939
(fair price: $ 797)

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About the information on the cost of living in Bangladesh

The information about the cost of living in Bangladesh shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Bangladesh updated on 26-09-2024.

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