Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Bangladesh is 2.19 times less expensive as compared to South Africa.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Bangladesh and South Africa. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Bangladesh and South Africa.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 16,000 BDT (145.60 USD) | 8,000 ZAR (424 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 25,000 BDT (227.50 USD) | 12,000 ZAR (636 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 35,000 BDT (318.50 USD) | 18,000 ZAR (954 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 10,000 BDT (91 USD) | 5,500 ZAR (291.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 18,000 BDT (163.80 USD) | 8,500 ZAR (450.50 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 25,000 BDT (227.50 USD) | 12,000 ZAR (636 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 7.5 % | 7.5 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 2 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | 7.0 to 12.0 % | 0.1 to 2.0 % |
The average housing cost in Bangladesh is 2.91 times less expensive than South Africa.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 50,000 BDT (455 USD) | 50,000 ZAR (2,650 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 3,500 BDT (31.85 USD) | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,500 BDT (13.65 USD) | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 2,000 BDT (18.20 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 BDT (4.55 USD) | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) |
If you lived in Bangladesh, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 81.37% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Bangladesh costs 5.82 times less compared to South Africa.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,200 BDT (10.92 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 700 BDT (6.37 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 BDT (4.55 USD) | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 600 BDT (5.46 USD) | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 76.59% less in Bangladesh compared to South Africa.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 60 BDT (0.55 USD) | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 70 BDT (0.64 USD) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 15 BDT (0.14 USD) | 10 ZAR (0.53 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 40 BDT (0.36 USD) | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 120 BDT (1.09 USD) | 40 ZAR (2.12 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 700 BDT (6.37 USD) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 250 BDT (2.27 USD) | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
In Bangladesh, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.06 times less expensive than the cost in South Africa.
If you lived in Bangladesh, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 26.96% less for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 200 BDT (1.82 USD) | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 60 BDT (0.55 USD) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 150 BDT (1.36 USD) | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 70 BDT (0.64 USD) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 40 BDT (0.36 USD) | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 60 BDT (0.55 USD) | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 50 BDT (0.46 USD) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 90 BDT (0.82 USD) | 35 ZAR (1.85 USD) |
If you lived in Bangladesh, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 1.54 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 250 BDT (2.27 USD) | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 1,500 BDT (13.65 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 350 BDT (3.19 USD) | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 150 BDT (1.36 USD) | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 30 BDT (0.27 USD) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 600 BDT (5.46 USD) | 120 ZAR (6.36 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 500 BDT (4.55 USD) | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 120 BDT (1.09 USD) | 40 ZAR (2.12 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 46.34% less in Bangladesh compared to South Africa.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 1,500 BDT (13.65 USD) | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 200 BDT (1.82 USD) | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 150 BDT (1.36 USD) | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 300 BDT (2.73 USD) | 35 ZAR (1.85 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 500 BDT (4.55 USD) | 120 ZAR (6.36 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 1,000 BDT (9.10 USD) | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) |
If you lived in Bangladesh, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 1.03 times more for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 2,000 BDT (18.20 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 20 BDT (0.18 USD) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | 500 BDT (4.55 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 10,000 BDT (91 USD) | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 100 BDT (0.91 USD) | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 30 BDT (0.27 USD) | 10 ZAR (0.53 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 3,500 BDT (31.85 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 50 BDT (0.46 USD) | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 20 BDT (0.18 USD) | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) |
If you lived in Bangladesh, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 1.11 times less for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 1,500,000 BDT (13,650 USD) | 300,000 ZAR (15,900 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 15,000 BDT (136.50 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 5,000 BDT (45.50 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 20,000 BDT (182 USD) | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 5,000 BDT (45.50 USD) | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 10 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 120 BDT (1.09 USD) | 22 ZAR (1.17 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 454.61 BDT (4.14 USD) | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | 200 BDT 1.82 USD | 100 ZAR 5.30 USD |
You would have to pay 1.15 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Bangladesh compared to that of South Africa.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 1,000 BDT (9.10 USD) | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 2,000 BDT (18.20 USD) | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 1,500 BDT (13.65 USD) | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 500 BDT (4.55 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 1,500 BDT (13.65 USD) | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 1,000 BDT (9.10 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 2,000 BDT (18.20 USD) | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 3,000 BDT (27.30 USD) | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 10,000 BDT (91 USD) | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 500 BDT (4.55 USD) | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 300 BDT (2.73 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 100 BDT (0.91 USD) | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 5,000 BDT (45.50 USD) | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 1,000 BDT (9.10 USD) | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) |
If you lived in Bangladesh, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 4.75 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 5,000 BDT (45.50 USD) | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 2,000 BDT (18.20 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 800 BDT (7.28 USD) | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 2,000 BDT (18.20 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 1,000 BDT (9.10 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 250 BDT (2.27 USD) | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 500 BDT (4.55 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 300 BDT (2.73 USD) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 100 BDT (0.91 USD) | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) |
If you lived in Bangladesh, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 4.35 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 5,000 BDT (45.50 USD) | 2,500 ZAR (132.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 1,000 BDT (9.10 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 2,000 BDT (18.20 USD) | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 1,000 BDT (9.10 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 5,000 BDT (45.50 USD) | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 2,000 BDT (18.20 USD) | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 1,500 BDT (13.65 USD) | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 4,000 BDT (36.40 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 3,500 BDT (31.85 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 3,000 BDT (27.30 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 2,500 BDT (22.75 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 300 BDT (2.73 USD) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 250 BDT (2.27 USD) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 100 BDT (0.91 USD) | 50 ZAR (2.65 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 80 BDT (0.73 USD) | 50 ZAR (2.65 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 3,500 BDT (31.85 USD) | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 1,500 BDT (13.65 USD) | 700 ZAR (37.10 USD) |
If you lived in Bangladesh, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 2.15 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 800 BDT (7.28 USD) | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 1,200 BDT (10.92 USD) | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 2,000 BDT (18.20 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 5,000 BDT (45.50 USD) | 4,000 ZAR (212 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 4,000 BDT (36.40 USD) | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 2,500 BDT (22.75 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 4,000 BDT (36.40 USD) | 4,000 ZAR (212 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 2,000 BDT (18.20 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 5,000 BDT (45.50 USD) | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) |
If you lived in Bangladesh, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 3.89 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 3,500 BDT (31.85 USD) | 6,000 ZAR (318 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 2,000 BDT (18.20 USD) | 10,000 ZAR (530 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 2,500 BDT (22.75 USD) | 15,000 ZAR (795 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 5,000 BDT (45.50 USD) | 25,000 ZAR (1,325 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 10,000 BDT (91 USD) | 40,000 ZAR (2,120 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 25,000 BDT (227.50 USD) | 80,000 ZAR (4,240 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 1,500 BDT (13.65 USD) | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 3,500 BDT (31.85 USD) | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 2,000 BDT (18.20 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 1,000 BDT (9.10 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 500 BDT (4.55 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
If you lived in Bangladesh, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 18.81 times less for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 300 BDT (2.73 USD) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 1,000 BDT (9.10 USD) | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 1,500 BDT (13.65 USD) | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 800 BDT (7.28 USD) | 180 ZAR (9.54 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 2,000 BDT (18.20 USD) | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 1,500 BDT (13.65 USD) | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 200 BDT (1.82 USD) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 150 BDT (1.36 USD) | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 500 BDT (4.55 USD) | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 400 BDT (3.64 USD) | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 300 BDT (2.73 USD) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 3,500 BDT (31.85 USD) | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 800 BDT (7.28 USD) | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 1,000 BDT (9.10 USD) | 250 ZAR (13.25 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 3,000 BDT (27.30 USD) | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
If you lived in Bangladesh, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 1.74 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 2,500 BDT (22.75 USD) | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 1,000 BDT (9.10 USD) | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 1,000 BDT (9.10 USD) | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 1,000 BDT (9.10 USD) | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 1,500 BDT (13.65 USD) | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 1,200 BDT (10.92 USD) | 250 ZAR (13.25 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 400 BDT (3.64 USD) | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 1,500 BDT (13.65 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
If you lived in Bangladesh, instead of South Africa, you would have to pay 2.59 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 25,000 BDT (227.50 USD) | 30,000 ZAR (1,590 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 20,000 BDT (182 USD) | 20,000 ZAR (1,060 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 266.67 BDT per hour (2.43 USD) | 133.33 ZAR per hour (7.07 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 15,000 BDT (136.50 USD) | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 7 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 30 | 60 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 15,000 BDT (136.50 USD) | 18,000 ZAR (954 USD) |
If you lived in Bangladesh, you would earn 5.66 times less salary as compared to South Africa.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Bangladesh ![]() | ![]() South Africa ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 5,000 BDT (45.50 USD) | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 3,000 BDT (27.30 USD) | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 2,000 BDT (18.20 USD) | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 1,500 BDT (13.65 USD) | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.28 times less in Bangladesh, as compared to South Africa.
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