Bangladesh vs India
Bangladesh is about 10% pricier than India overall, with a price level of 27.3 versus 24.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, India scores higher (75 vs 70 of 100).
Metric Bangladesh India
Price level (US=100) 27.3 24.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $9,647 $11,160
GNI / capita (PPP) $10,060 $11,000
Inflation (YoY) 10.5% 5.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Bangladesh India
Housing & utilities 31 29
Food 85 58
Transport 74 62
Restaurants & hotels 39 39
Health 27 23
Communication 49 27
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Bangladesh India
Quality-of-life score 70/100 75/100
Life expectancy 75 yrs 72 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.3 2.8
Internet users 53% 70%
Frequently asked
Is Bangladesh more expensive than India?
Bangladesh is more expensive: about 10% pricier than India overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in India?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Bangladesh would cost roughly $89,500 in India, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Bangladesh or India?
India scores higher, 75 vs 70 out of 100.
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