Bangladesh vs China
China is about 45% pricier than Bangladesh overall, with a price level of 49.8 versus 27.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, China scores higher (91 vs 70 of 100).
Metric Bangladesh China
Price level (US=100) 27.3 49.8
GDP / capita (PPP) $9,647 $27,105
GNI / capita (PPP) $10,060 $26,920
Inflation (YoY) 10.5% 0.2%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Bangladesh China
Housing & utilities 31 69
Food 85 130
Transport 74 82
Restaurants & hotels 39 85
Health 27 64
Communication 49 86
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Bangladesh China
Quality-of-life score 70/100 91/100
Life expectancy 75 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.3 0.5
Internet users 53% 92%
Frequently asked
Is Bangladesh more expensive than China?
China is more expensive: about 45% pricier than Bangladesh overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in China?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Bangladesh would cost roughly $182,500 in China, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Bangladesh or China?
China scores higher, 91 vs 70 out of 100.
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