Cost of Living in Bangladesh
Bangladesh cost-of-living overview: 1 indexed cities, currency BDT, avg CPI 16.7.
Author: CityCost Global · Methodology · Data Sources · Last updated: 2026-08-20
Key figures
- Currency: BDT
- Average CPI index: 16.7
- Average rent index signal: 40810
Bangladesh overview
Bangladesh cost-of-living overview: 1 indexed cities, currency BDT, avg CPI 16.7.
Bangladesh costs on CityCost are presented in BDT (৳). Across 1 indexed markets, blended CPI is about 16.7, groceries index ~27, and average centre 1BR rent ~৳40,810. Population summed across indexed cities is a coverage signal (varies), not a census substitute.
Start here when you know the country but not the metro. Shortlist from cheapest vs expensive lists, open city pages for basket samples, then run side-by-side comparisons for your finalists.
Regional differences
Regional differences inside Bangladesh often exceed the gap between Bangladesh and a neighbouring country. Housing is the usual driver: the same national currency can buy a very different lifestyle in a secondary city versus a global hub.
Compare multiple Bangladesh metros rather than relying on a single headline. Open the city list below and sort mentally by rent versus CPI before committing to a relocation shortlist.
Most compared cities in this set include Dhaka—useful when you want pairs people already research.
Living expenses
Everyday living expenses in Bangladesh are best read through CPI (~16.7), groceries index (~27), and rent. Average net salary ~৳190,960 BDT frames how far local wages stretch after housing.
Utilities, transport, and dining samples appear on individual city pages. Healthcare premiums and international school fees are household-specific overlays—use salary and purchasing-power context from city pages, then collect local quotes. Currency risk matters for cross-border earners: freeze a planning FX scenario rather than chasing daily noise.
Monthly budget examples
These sketches use on-page rent and CPI signals for Bangladesh. They are planning anchors, not leases or payroll quotes. Scale food and transit from the specific city page you choose.
- Lean budget city example — Dhaka: centre 1BR ~৳40,810 BDT, CPI 16.7. Add utilities, transit, and food from that city page.
- Mid-market sketch — average indexed 1BR ~৳40,810 BDT with average CPI ~16.7 and average net salary ~৳190,960.
FAQ
Which is the most expensive indexed city in Bangladesh?
Dhaka tends to show higher housing costs in this indexed set.
How should I compare cities inside Bangladesh?
Open city pages or run side-by-side comparisons for rent, groceries, transport, utilities, salary, and purchasing power.
What currency is used in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh costs are presented in BDT (৳).
How many cities are indexed for Bangladesh?
1 cities currently pass SEO eligibility quality gates for Bangladesh.
What is the average cost of living in Bangladesh?
Across the metrics sample, average CPI is about 16.7 (NYC=100).
Which is the cheapest indexed city in Bangladesh?
Dhaka ranks among the lowest 1BR centre rents in the current index.
How much does it cost to live in Bangladesh per month?
Among indexed cities, average centre 1BR rent is about ৳40,810 BDT and average CPI is ~16.7. Your monthly total depends on the metro—compare Dhaka with Dhaka before budgeting.
Which cities in Bangladesh should I compare first?
Start with Dhaka, then use cheapest/expensive lists to expand your shortlist.
Is Bangladesh expensive compared with nearby countries?
Open related hubs such as Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and compare specific city pairs—country headlines hide metro variance. Bangladesh's blended CPI is about 16.7.
Next steps for Bangladesh
Treat Bangladesh as a map of metros, not a single cost number. Average CPI ~16.7 and average rent ~৳40,810 hide large city-to-city spreads—shortlist two or three cities, compare them in the calculator, and read each city page’s confidence label.
Related country hubs worth browsing: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria. Full methodology and data-source tiers are documented on the authority pages linked in Trust & data transparency.
Trust & data transparency
Last updated: 2026-08-20
Data Sources
This page uses CityCost index inputs. Platform sources (see also Data sources):
- CityCost Index (aggregated eligible cities)
On-page labels for this view: CityCost Index (aggregated eligible cities).
Methodology
Each indexed city is associated with a reference basket of common living costs (for example rent, groceries samples, transport tickets, utilities, restaurant meals, and net salary where available). From those items, the platform derives relative indices such as CPI, rent, groceries, restaurants, and local purchasing power, using New York City = 100 as the familiar baseline convention for relative comparison.