VanBasket Bangladesh

Food Prices in Bangladesh — November 2026

Name: Bangladesh — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$0.86

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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.55

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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.33

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

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$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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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

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

Prince, প্রিন্স · 2 L

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 18 May

240 BDT
Healthy Soups Corn with Chicken Flavor

Maggi · 25 gm

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 15 May

55 BDT
Roast spices

Radhuni, রাঁধুনী · 35 g

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 15 May

65 BDT
TIL NARU

Ramisa · 200 g

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 15 May

250 BDT
সিনথেটিক ভিনেগার

Pran, The chef, দি শেফ · 330 ml

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 24 Apr

45 BDT
Fortified Rice Bran Oil

ACI, ACI Nutrilife · 5 L

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 21 Mar deal

1,070 BDT
INDOMIE NOODLES MI GORENG HOT & SPICY

indomie · 80 g

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 5 Mar

115 BDT
Rice Chinigura

BEOL, RUPCHANDA, রূপচাঁদা · 1 kg

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 21 Feb

175 BDT
RICE BRAN OIL

Fortune · 5 L

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 1 Nov

1,105 BDT
FAST CHOCOLATE BUN BREAD

Akin Bakers Ltd., FAST · 38 g

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 16 Feb

10 BDT
Hello Honey Bread

FAST, ফাস্ট · 55 g

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 16 Feb

15 BDT
Pusti Atta

Pusti · 1 kg

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 16 Jan deal

60 BDT
MAGGI SHAAD-E-MAGIC

Maggi · 4 g

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 22 Dec

5 BDT
Teer Semolina

Teer · 500 g

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 16 Dec

48 BDT
Premium Iodized SALT

TEER

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 16 Dec

42 BDT
cocola chicken masala

cocola · 150 gm

ইসলামী ব্যাংক বাংলাদেশ লিমিটেড, ঢাকা 10 Dec

25 BDT
Igloo Pasteurizer Flavored Milk (Chocolate Flavor)

Igloo

Mudir Dokan, ঢাকা 10 Dec

30 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).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +8.6% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

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%

Sri Lanka 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%

Sri Lanka 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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