Beach town in Chattogram Division, Bangladesh
Cost of living in Cox's Bazar
How much a month costs in Cox's Bazar
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $488–813 (৳60,000–100,000).
Prices in Cox's Bazar
Typical 2026 ranges in BDT, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | BDT | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ৳500–1,500 | $4.1–12.2 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ৳3,000–10,000 | $24–81 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ৳150–300 | $1.2–2.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ৳500–1,200 | $4.1–9.8 |
| Cappuccino | ৳150–300 | $1.2–2.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ৳20–50 | $0.16–0.41 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ৳150–300 | $1.2–2.4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ৳500–900 | $4.1–7.3 |
Value for money: 79/100
A value score of 79/100 means Cox's Bazar gives more quality of life per dollar than 78% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 34/100.
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Cost of living across Bangladesh
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Cox's Bazar | $488–813 | 79/100 |
| Dhaka | $732–1,220 | 53/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Cox's Bazar
Similar safety, lower cost, in South Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hampi | India | $291–467 |
| Darjeeling | India | $332–519 |
| Mysore | India | $363–571 |
| Dharamshala | India | $394–674 |
| Pondicherry | India | $415–674 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Cox's Bazar?
About $203–325 on a lean budget, $488–813 for a comfortable month and $1,220–2,440 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Cox's Bazar?
A local meal is ৳150–300 ($1.2–2.4); a mid-range restaurant is ৳500–1,200 ($4.1–9.8) per person.
Is Bangladesh expensive?
Prices in Bangladesh are about 25% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Bangladesh Tourism Board
- Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh
- Bangladesh e-Visa portal
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.