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Cost of Living in Jālākāti

Jālākāti, Khulna, Bangladesh · Population 54,029

▼ -6% vs Bangladesh average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)৳32,760 ($280)
Couple, monthly৳58,149 ($497)
Family of four, monthly৳75,208 ($643)

Estimated Prices in Jālākāti

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant৳351 ($3.00)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range৳1,404 ($12.00)per meal
Cappuccino৳105 ($0.90)each
Monthly groceries (single person)৳7,956 ($68.00)per month
Monthly public transport pass৳1,287 ($11.00)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment৳3,393 ($29.00)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)৳983 ($8.40)per month
Fitness club membership৳983 ($8.40)per month
Cinema ticket৳257 ($2.20)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre৳13,455 ($115)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre৳9,360 ($80.00)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre৳28,080 ($240)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Jālākāti is ৳38,610 ($330) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ৳32,760 ($280) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ৳42,588 ($364) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (৳9,360 ($80)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Jālākāti

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Nearby Cities

Nālchiti

7 km away · Barishal

Kaukhāli

14 km away · Barishal

Niāmāti

16 km away · Barishal

Bharpāsa

17 km away · Barishal

Bāisāri

18 km away · Barishal

Barishal

18 km away · Barishal

Bhāndāria

22 km away · Barishal

Bābuganj

24 km away · Barishal

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 Jālākāti

Jālākāti is one of the key cities in Bangladesh. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ৳32,760 ($280), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ৳9,360 ($80) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ৳75,208 ($643) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ৳58,149 ($497) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Jālākāti is ৳38,610 ($330). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ৳42,588 ($364) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jālākāti expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ৳32,760 ($280) per month in Jālākāti including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Bangladesh.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Jālākāti?
A net salary of around ৳42,588 ($364) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Jālākāti with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Jālākāti is ৳38,610 ($330).
How much is rent in Jālākāti?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ৳13,455 ($115) per month in the city centre and ৳9,360 ($80) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ৳28,080 ($240).
Is Jālākāti cheaper than Bangladesh on average?
Yes — Jālākāti is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Bangladesh average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Jālākāti?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ৳7,956 ($68) in Jālākāti. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ৳351 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ৳105 ($1).
How do transport costs in Jālākāti compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Jālākāti is estimated at ৳1,287 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Jālākāti are estimates based on Bangladesh national averages adjusted for city size (population 54,029). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.