VanBasket Bangladesh

Food Prices in Bangladesh — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-35%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open data

$0.86

-51% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$1.55

-55% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

open data

$2.33

-60% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

open data

$0.61

-73% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$18.30

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Cup Noodles

Indomie · 70 g

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 8 Jun

170 BDT
Electrolyte Drinks with Lemon Extract

SMC · 200 ml

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 23 May

35 BDT
রিজাইনা সাবান

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 22 May

10 BDT
Shahi Borhani

প্রিন্স, Prince · 2 L

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 18 May

240 BDT
Healthy Soups Corn with Chicken Flavor

Maggi

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 15 May

55 BDT
Roast spices

রাঁধুনী, Radhuni · 35 g

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 15 May

65 BDT
TIL NARU

Ramisa · 200 g

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 15 May

250 BDT
Lifebuoy lemon fresh

Lifebuoy

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 15 May

80 BDT
Cold cream

Pond's

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 5 May

100 BDT
সিনথেটিক ভিনেগার

The chef, দি শেফ, Pran

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 24 Apr

45 BDT
Dishwasher Liquid

ভিম, Vim

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 26 Mar

50 BDT
বসুন্ধরা টয়লেট টিস্যু

Basundhara, বসুন্ধরা

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 10 Mar

28 BDT
INDOMIE NOODLES MI GORENG HOT & SPICY

Indomie

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 5 Mar

115 BDT
Rice Chinigura

রূপচাঁদা, RUPCHANDA, BEOL

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 21 Feb

175 BDT
RICE BRAN OIL

Fortune

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 1 Nov

1,105 BDT
FAST CHOCOLATE BUN BREAD

FAST, Akin Bakers Ltd.

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 16 Feb

10 BDT

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Bangladesh is very cheap — 35% below the world average. An excellent destination for budget van travel: the same grocery basket costs around $195 per month (vs $300 world average).

↑ Year-over-year change: +0% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Bangladesh

Bangladesh

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Egypt 65 -35%

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

Myanmar 63 -37%

Uzbekistan 68 -32%

Tajikistan 62 -38%

More countries in Asia

India 58.2 -41.8%

Nepal 61 -39%

Tajikistan 62 -38%

Myanmar 63 -37%

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

Uzbekistan 68 -32%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Bangladesh?

No, food in Bangladesh is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 65 (world average = 100), meaning food is 35% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Bangladesh per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Bangladesh you can expect to spend around $195. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 65 (world = 100).

How does Bangladesh compare to similar countries?

Bangladesh has a VanBasket Index of 65. Similar or nearby countries: Egypt, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar.

How often is the food price data for Bangladesh updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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