Bangladesh vs Pakistan
Bangladesh is about 12% pricier than Pakistan overall, with a price level of 27.3 versus 24.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in food and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Bangladesh scores higher (70 vs 56 of 100).
Metric Bangladesh Pakistan
Price level (US=100) 27.3 24.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $9,647 $6,252
GNI / capita (PPP) $10,060 $6,100
Inflation (YoY) 10.5% 12.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Bangladesh Pakistan
Housing & utilities 31 33
Food 85 59
Transport 74 54
Restaurants & hotels 39 35
Health 27 28
Communication 49 35
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Bangladesh Pakistan
Quality-of-life score 70/100 56/100
Life expectancy 75 yrs 68 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.3 4.3
Internet users 53% 57%
Frequently asked
Is Bangladesh more expensive than Pakistan?
Bangladesh is more expensive: about 12% pricier than Pakistan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Pakistan?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Bangladesh would cost roughly $88,000 in Pakistan, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Bangladesh scores higher, 70 vs 56 out of 100.
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