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Cost of Living in Chandanais

Chandanais, Chattogram, Bangladesh · Population 35,248

▼ -16% vs Bangladesh average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)৳29,265 ($250)
Couple, monthly৳51,877 ($443)
Family of four, monthly৳67,030 ($573)

Estimated Prices in Chandanais

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant৳316 ($2.70)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range৳1,264 ($10.80)per meal
Cappuccino৳94.77 ($0.81)each
Monthly groceries (single person)৳7,160 ($61.20)per month
Monthly public transport pass৳1,158 ($9.90)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment৳3,054 ($26.10)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)৳885 ($7.56)per month
Fitness club membership৳885 ($7.56)per month
Cinema ticket৳232 ($1.98)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre৳11,795 ($101)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre৳8,205 ($70.13)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre৳24,615 ($210)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Chandanais is ৳34,749 ($297) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ৳29,265 ($250) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ৳38,045 ($325) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (৳8,205 ($70)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Chandanais

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Other Major Cities in Bangladesh

Dhaka

Dhaka · pop. 19,134,000

৳43,413 ($371) / mo

Chattogram

Chattogram · pop. 5,253,312

৳42,695 ($365) / mo

Gāzipura

Dhaka · pop. 2,677,715

৳37,702 ($322) / mo

Nārāyanganj

Dhaka · pop. 967,951

৳34,871 ($298) / mo

Khulna

Khulna · pop. 928,891

৳34,871 ($298) / mo

Sylhet

Sylhet · pop. 712,288

৳34,871 ($298) / mo

Rangapukur

Rangpur · pop. 708,570

৳34,871 ($298) / mo

Comilla

Chattogram · pop. 634,654

৳34,871 ($298) / mo

Living in Chandanais

Chandanais is one of the key cities in Bangladesh. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ৳29,265 ($250), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ৳8,205 ($70) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ৳67,030 ($573) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ৳51,877 ($443) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Chandanais is ৳34,749 ($297). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ৳38,045 ($325) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chandanais expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ৳29,265 ($250) per month in Chandanais including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Bangladesh.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Chandanais?
A net salary of around ৳38,045 ($325) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Chandanais with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Chandanais is ৳34,749 ($297).
How much is rent in Chandanais?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ৳11,795 ($101) per month in the city centre and ৳8,205 ($70) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ৳24,615 ($210).
Is Chandanais cheaper than Bangladesh on average?
Yes — Chandanais is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Bangladesh average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Chandanais?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ৳7,160 ($61) in Chandanais. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ৳316 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ৳95 ($1).
How do transport costs in Chandanais compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Chandanais is estimated at ৳1,158 ($10). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Chandanais are estimates based on Bangladesh national averages adjusted for city size (population 35,248). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.