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🇧🇩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

20

Cost Index

45

Safety Index

36

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.