🇧🇩Cost of Living in Chittagong

Bangladesh · Population: 5,300,000 · Cost Index: 20/100

Cost of Living in Chittagong

Bangladesh · Asia

Chittagong is Bangladesh's second-largest city and its main seaport, serving as the commercial gateway with a hilly landscape and nearby Cox's Bazar beach. It offers even lower living costs than Dhaka with a less congested urban environment.

5,300,000

Population

Cost Index

Safety Index

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $450 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $228.75

1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$180.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$95.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$420.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$220.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $2.34

Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)

$1.20

Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)

$10.00

McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)

$3.80

Milk (1 liter)(per liter)

$0.70

Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)

$0.45

Rice (1 kg)(per kg)

$0.50

Eggs (12)(per dozen)

$1.20

Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)

$2.60

Apples (1 kg)(per kg)

$2.40

Banana (1 kg)(per kg)

$0.50

Transportation

Avg: $2.81

Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)

$12.00

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)

$0.15

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)

$0.55

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)

$0.30

Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)

$1.05

Utilities

Avg: $17.50

Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)

$40.00

Mobile Phone Plan(per month)

$3.50

Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)

$9.00

Healthcare

Avg: $6.17

Doctor Visit(per visit)

$6.00

Dentist Visit(per visit)

$10.00

Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)

$2.50

Entertainment

Avg: $5.83

Fitness Club Monthly(per month)

$16.00

Cinema Ticket(per ticket)

$3.00

Cappuccino(per cup)

$1.50

Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)

$2.80

Clothing

Avg: $28.33

Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)

$22.00

Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)

$13.00

Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)

$50.00

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Quick Facts

Currency: BDT
Language: Bengali
Cost Index: 20/100
Safety Index: 45/100
Quality of Life: 36/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.