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Cost of Living in Maulavi Bāzār

Maulavi Bāzār, Sylhet, Bangladesh · Population 68,303

▼ -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 Maulavi Bāzār

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 Maulavi Bāzār 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 Maulavi Bāzār

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Shāhbāzpur

71 km away · Chattogram

Brāhmanbāria

81 km away · Chattogram

Sunāmganj

83 km away · Sylhet

Bhairab Bāzār

87 km away · Dhaka

Brahmanpara

109 km away · Chattogram

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 Maulavi Bāzār

Maulavi Bāzār 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 Maulavi Bāzār 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 Maulavi Bāzār expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ৳32,760 ($280) per month in Maulavi Bāzār 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 Maulavi Bāzār?
A net salary of around ৳42,588 ($364) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Maulavi Bāzār with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Maulavi Bāzār is ৳38,610 ($330).
How much is rent in Maulavi Bāzār?
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 Maulavi Bāzār cheaper than Bangladesh on average?
Yes — Maulavi Bāzār 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 Maulavi Bāzār?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ৳7,956 ($68) in Maulavi Bāzār. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ৳351 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ৳105 ($1).
How do transport costs in Maulavi Bāzār compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Maulavi Bāzār is estimated at ৳1,287 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Maulavi Bāzār are estimates based on Bangladesh national averages adjusted for city size (population 68,303). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.