Restaurant prices in Bangladesh

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Bangladesh? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Bangladesh? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Bangladesh?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 1.7 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 4.2 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 8.4 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 8.4 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.27 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Bangladesh, including coffee, Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda, Burger King or a similar bar, local beer, or a better restaurant for a couple


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Bangladesh


What currency is used in Bangladesh and what is the conversion rate?

Currency in Bangladesh Bangladeshi taka (BDT). For 10 US dollars you can get 1.2 thousand Bangladeshi takas. For 100 US dollars you can get 12 thousand Bangladeshi takas. And the other way around: For 100 Bangladeshi takas you can get 0.836 US dollars.


What are the different prices in the cities in Bangladesh? Look here: Prices in cities in Bangladesh

Prices: Barisal   Dhaka   Khulna   Rangpur City   Sylhet   Bogra   Jessore   Mymensingh   Tangail   Rajshahi  


Price cheap restaurant $1.7 ($0.84 - $2.9)

cheap restaurant

$1.7 ($0.84 - $2.9)
92% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $4.2 ($2.1 - $8.4)

local beer

$4.2 ($2.1 - $8.4)
30% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $1.7 ($0.59 - $3.5)

coffee

$1.7 ($0.59 - $3.5)
66% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.15 ($0.13 - $0.21)

bottle of water

$0.15 ($0.13 - $0.21)
93% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $4.2 ($3.8 - $6.7)

Burger King or a similar bar

$4.2 ($3.8 - $6.7)
61% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.27 ($0.21 - $0.42)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.27 ($0.21 - $0.42)
89% is less expensive than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Bangladesh
(The last update: 2 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Bangladesh:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $1.7 (BDT 200)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $8.4 (BDT 1K)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $4.2 (BDT 500)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $4.2 (BDT 500)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $4.5 (BDT 536)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.27 (BDT 32)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.15 (BDT 17.5)
  8. Cappuccino $1.7 (BDT 208)
  9. Espresso Coffee $1.2 (BDT 146)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $1.3 (BDT 150)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Bangladesh

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $1.6(BDT 194), 2012: $1.3(BDT 157), 2013: $0.95(BDT 113), 2014: $1.1(BDT 126), 2015: $0.99(BDT 118), 2016: $1.4(BDT 171), 2017: $1.2(BDT 149), and 2018: $1.2(BDT 146)

Bangladesh price changes: Cappuccino 2011-2018
Bangladesh price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2011: $9.6(BDT 1.15K), 2012: $9.4(BDT 1.13K), 2013: $8.4(BDT 1K), 2014: $8.4(BDT 1K), 2015: $7.5(BDT 900), 2016: $8.4(BDT 1K), 2017: $6.7(BDT 800), and 2018: $6.3(BDT 750)

Bangladesh price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2011-2018
Bangladesh price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2011: $1.8(BDT 217), 2012: $2.4(BDT 285), 2013: $1.4(BDT 165), 2014: $2.5(BDT 300), 2015: $2.1(BDT 250), 2016: $2.1(BDT 250), 2017: $2.1(BDT 250), and 2018: $2.5(BDT 300).

Bangladesh price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2011-2018
Bangladesh price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Bangladesh?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2011: $0.25(BDT 30), 2012: $0.28(BDT 34), 2013: $0.23(BDT 28), 2014: $0.24(BDT 29), 2015: $0.19(BDT 23), 2016: $0.23(BDT 27), 2017: $0.2(BDT 24), and 2018: $0.23(BDT 27) in recent years

Bangladesh price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2011-2018
Bangladesh price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2011: $0.12(BDT 14.7), 2012: $0.14(BDT 16.7), 2013: $0.12(BDT 14.5), 2014: $0.13(BDT 15.2), 2015: $0.13(BDT 15.4), 2016: $0.13(BDT 15.9), 2017: $0.12(BDT 14.3), and 2018: $0.13(BDT 15)

Bangladesh price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2011-2018
Bangladesh price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com