Bangladesh vs United States
United States is about 73% pricier than Bangladesh overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 27.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 70 of 100).
Metric Bangladesh United States
Price level (US=100) 27.3 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $9,647 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $10,060 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 10.5% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Bangladesh United States
Housing & utilities 31 215
Food 85 117
Transport 74 116
Restaurants & hotels 39 142
Health 27 208
Communication 49 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Bangladesh United States
Quality-of-life score 70/100 91/100
Life expectancy 75 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.3 5.8
Internet users 53% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Bangladesh more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 73% pricier than Bangladesh overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Bangladesh would cost roughly $366,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Bangladesh or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 70 out of 100.
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