Bangladesh vs Japan
Japan is about 57% pricier than Bangladesh overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 27.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 70 of 100).
Metric Bangladesh Japan
Price level (US=100) 27.3 63.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $9,647 $52,039
GNI / capita (PPP) $10,060 $55,490
Inflation (YoY) 10.5% 2.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Bangladesh Japan
Housing & utilities 31 177
Food 85 191
Transport 74 150
Restaurants & hotels 39 148
Health 27 97
Communication 49 227
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Bangladesh Japan
Quality-of-life score 70/100 96/100
Life expectancy 75 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.3 0.2
Internet users 53% 86%
Frequently asked
Is Bangladesh more expensive than Japan?
Japan is more expensive: about 57% pricier than Bangladesh overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Japan?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Bangladesh would cost roughly $232,000 in Japan, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Bangladesh or Japan?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 70 out of 100.
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