Chittagong, Bangladesh

In 2025, a single person living in Chittagong needs approximately BDT 31,799/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around BDT 67,080/month. Chittagong is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Chittagong costs approximately BDT 15,050/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around BDT 29,025/month. Rent has changed +7.5% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Chittagong are approximately BDT 12,900 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Chittagong costs BDT 753 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Chittagong average BDT 1,720 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Chittagong is located in Bangladesh (Asia). With a 1-bed rent of BDT 15,050/month and total single-person expenses around BDT 31,799/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Chittagong costs approximately BDT 172 in 2025. Budget around BDT 1,376/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Chittagong from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 28.9% over this period (from BDT 12,320 in 2022 to BDT 15,878 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Chittagong in 2025, a single person needs approximately BDT 31,799/month. This covers rent (BDT 15,050), groceries (BDT 12,900), transport (BDT 753), utilities (BDT 1,720) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around BDT 67,080/month.