🙂Monthly costs for one person with rent: $321 in Bangladesh versus $2,323 in Canada.
🙂Estimated couple costs with rent: $529 in Bangladesh versus $3,377 in Canada.
🙂Monthly costs for a family of three with rent: $737 in Bangladesh versus $4,431 in Canada.
🙂Living in Bangladesh costs about 86% less than in Canada on average.
📊Bangladesh (76% below) and Canada (73% above) straddle the global median.
📏Internal cost variation is higher in Canada: monthly costs span $1,344 to $3,069, compared to $247–$415 in Bangladesh. City choice carries more weight in Canada.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bangladesh
Canada
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.65৳203
$18.33CA$25.11
-91.00%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.54৳1,542
$72.4CA$99.2
-82.67%
Fast Food Meal(McDonalds, etc)
$4.39৳540
$10.87CA$14.89
-59.61%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer(0.5 liter draught)
$4.13৳508
-
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer(0.33 liter bottle)
$5.04৳620
-
-
Cappuccino
$1.86৳228
$3.72CA$5.10
-50.00%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite(0.33 liter bottle)
$0.31৳38.22
$2.10CA$2.87
-85.24%
Water(0.33 liter bottle)
$0.17৳21.30
$1.68CA$2.31
-89.88%
Local Beer(0.5 liter draught)
-
$5.99CA$8.20
-
Imported Beer(0.33 liter bottle)
-
$5.73CA$7.85
-
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bangladesh
Canada
Difference
Milk(1 liter)
$0.76৳93.6
$2.22CA$3.04
-65.77%
White Bread(500g)
$0.58৳71.1
$2.80CA$3.83
-79.29%
Rice(white)(1kg)
$0.61৳75.4
$3.66CA$5.02
-83.33%
Eggs
$1.16৳143
$3.52CA$4.82
-67.05%
Local Cheese(1kg)
$7.07৳870
$11.33CA$15.53
-37.60%
Chicken Fillets(1kg)
$2.47৳304
$12.52CA$17.16
-80.27%
Beef Round Steak(1kg)
$6.37৳784
$15.15CA$20.75
-57.95%
Apples(1kg)
$2.36৳291
$4.25CA$5.83
-44.47%
Banana(1kg)
$0.87৳106
$1.51CA$2.07
-42.38%
Oranges(1kg)
$2.22৳274
$3.96CA$5.42
-43.94%
Tomato(1kg)
$0.62৳75.8
$4.19CA$5.75
-85.20%
Potato(1kg)
$0.37৳45.06
$2.75CA$3.77
-86.55%
Onion(1kg)
$0.62৳76.1
$2.73CA$3.74
-77.29%
Lettuce(1 head)
$0.35৳43.10
$2.57CA$3.52
-86.38%
Water(1.5 liter bottle)
$0.29৳35.86
$1.87CA$2.56
-84.49%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine(Mid-Range)
$9.49৳1,167
-
-
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer(0.5 liter bottle)
$3.25৳400
-
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer(0.33 liter bottle)
$5.51৳679
-
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack(Marlboro, Camel)
$2.79৳344
$14.67CA$20.10
-80.98%
Wine(Bottle)
-
$13.25CA$18.15
-
Local Beer(0.5 liter bottle)
-
$2.91CA$3.99
-
Imported Beer(0.33 liter bottle)
-
$3.33CA$4.56
-
🚌 Getting Around
Bangladesh
Canada
Difference
One-way Ticket(Public Transport)
$0.43৳52.8
$2.64CA$3.61
-83.71%
Public Transport Monthly Pass(Regular Price)
$14.49৳1,783
$77.7CA$106
-81.34%
Taxi Start(Normal Tariff)
$0.84৳103
$3.37CA$4.61
-75.07%
Taxi(Normal Tariff)(1km)
$0.39৳48.08
$1.47CA$2.02
-73.47%
Taxi 1hour Waiting(Normal Tariff)
$2.40৳296
$28.78CA$39.43
-91.66%
Gasoline(1 liter)
$1.05৳129
$1.15CA$1.57
-8.70%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l(Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.4K৳3.6M
$24.9KCA$34.1K
18.13%
Compact Sedan 1.6l(Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.3K৳3.4M
$20.3KCA$27.8K
34.30%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bangladesh
Canada
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment(Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage)(85m2)
$28.94৳3,561
$156CA$214
-81.47%
SIM Card Monthly Plan(Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.00৳615
$46.08CA$63.1
-89.15%
Internet(50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$14.19৳1,747
$62.4CA$85.4
-77.24%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bangladesh
Canada
Difference
Gym Membership(Monthly)
$12.85৳1,581
$43.98CA$60.3
-70.78%
Tennis Court(1 Hour on Weekend)
$11.09৳1,364
$17.92CA$24.56
-38.11%
Cinema Ticket
$4.15৳511
$11.43CA$15.66
-63.69%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bangladesh
Canada
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child(Monthly)
$32.19৳3,960
$815CA$1,117
-96.05%
International Primary School, 1 Child(Yearly)
$1,285৳158.1K
$12.3KCA$16.8K
-89.52%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bangladesh
Canada
Difference
Jeans(Levis 501 Or Similar)
$17.41৳2,142
$55.9CA$76.6
-68.85%
Summer Dress(H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.01৳2,339
$41.52CA$56.9
-54.21%
Sport Shoes(Adidas, Nike)
$37.29৳4,589
$88.7CA$122
-57.96%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$33.30৳4,097
$109CA$150
-69.49%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bangladesh
Canada
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center(Monthly)
$90.2৳11.1K
$1,379CA$1,890
-93.46%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center(Monthly)
$49.48৳6,089
$1,212CA$1,661
-95.92%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center(Monthly)
$225৳27.7K
$2,160CA$2,960
-89.58%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center(Monthly)
$136৳16.8K
$1,866CA$2,556
-92.70%
Buy Apartment in City Center(m2)
$915৳112.6K
$4,998CA$6,847
-81.69%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center(m2)
$518৳63.7K
$4,001CA$5,481
-87.06%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bangladesh
Canada
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary(After Tax)
$234৳28.8K
$3,031CA$4,153
-92.29%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate(Annual %)
10.1
6.33
59.56%
CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.
Last update for Bangladesh: April 26, 2026
Last update for Canada: April 27, 2026
Cost Breakdown
🏠National rent averages: $69.0 in Bangladesh, $1,283 in Canada. Capital cities: $119 in Dhaka vs $1,475 in Ottawa.
💰National salary averages: $233 in Bangladesh, $3,008 in Canada. Higher pay doesn't always mean more spending money – weigh income against local costs.
Cost Highlights
⭐Rent is 1759% higher in Canada.
⭐Dining out costs 518% more in Canada.
⭐Public transport is 500% more expensive in Canada.
⭐Salaries are 1191% higher in Canada, giving Canada stronger purchasing power.
City Median Internet Speeds Comparison (Updated April 2026)
The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.
Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index
Bangladesh vs Canada: Cost of Living - Frequently Asked Questions
How does the cost of living in Bangladesh compare to Canada?
At $331 per month in Bangladesh and $2,207 in Canada, there's a 567% gap. Keep in mind it varies by city – the difference can be bigger or smaller depending on where you settle within each country.
How do daily expenses compare in Bangladesh vs Canada?
Bangladesh is simply cheaper day-to-day: lower food prices, cheaper commutes, smaller household bills. Over time, those daily savings make a real difference to your monthly budget and ability to put money away.
Is rent more expensive in Bangladesh or Canada?
Rent in Canada beats Bangladesh across the board, especially in major cities. Housing is usually the single biggest driver of the overall cost difference between the two countries.
Can you live in both Bangladesh and Canada on $800 per month?
In Bangladesh, $800 covers most cities easily. In Canada, it works in regional areas but falls short in the capital – you'll need to make trade-offs on housing or lifestyle.
Which country is better for expats: Bangladesh or Canada?
It depends on what you're after. Bangladesh wins on affordability; Canada may offer higher salaries, better infrastructure, and different cultural perks. Both attract large expat communities for different reasons.
Bangladesh vs other spots: cost of living compared