Sylhet travel budget

Sylhet: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Sylhet

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Sylhet for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 22 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 3 per person
  • $ 1.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 435* (47558 BDT)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 47 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.5 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • $ 4.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1074* (117614 BDT)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 64 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7 per person
  • $ 6.1 per person
  • $ 9.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 1518* (166166 BDT)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Sylhet compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Sylhet in 2024 is 69% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Sylhet in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Sylhet by expense type

Restaurant budget in Sylhet

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Sylhet is 81% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 1.8/person
($ 0.3 to $ 4.5)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 4.5/person
($ 2.3 to $ 14)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.5/person
($ 4.5 to $ 7.7)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.4/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 3.8)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.3/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.9)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.3)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Sylhet

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Sylhet is 67% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 22/night
($ 22 to $ 115)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 48/night
($ 46 to $ 52)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 45/night
($ 25 to $ 96)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 84/night
($ 74 to $ 108)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 120/night
($ 119 to $ 121)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 22/month
($ 22 to $ 115)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 153/month
($ 100 to $ 212)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 96/month
($ 63 to $ 152)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 51/month
($ 49 to $ 55)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 88/month
($ 64 to $ 125)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Sylhet

On average, the price of supermarket food in Sylhet is 76% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.2/12 eggs
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 5.4)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 1.4)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.2/kg
($ 0.1 to $ 0.5)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Sylhet

On average, the price of transport in Sylhet is 60% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 2.7)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Sylhet

On average, budget for leisure activities in Sylhet is 64% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.5/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 9)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 9/hr
($ 4.5 to $ 14)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Sylhet

On average, shopping budget in Sylhet is 68% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.9/pack
($ 2.7 to $ 3.6)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 15
($ 4.5 to $ 37)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 18
($ 6.3 to $ 37)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Dhaka
London → Dhaka
London → Dhaka
$ 796
(fair price: $ 723)
Manchester → Dhaka
Manchester → Dhaka
Manchester → Dhaka
$ 939
(fair price: $ 797)
Sydney → Dhaka
Sydney → Dhaka
Sydney → Dhaka
$ 960
(fair price: $ 812)
New York City → Dhaka
New York City → Dhaka
New York City → Dhaka
$ 1164
(fair price: $ 1015)
Melbourne → Dhaka
Melbourne → Dhaka
Melbourne → Dhaka
$ 958
(fair price: $ 790)
Toronto → Dhaka
Toronto → Dhaka
Toronto → Dhaka
$ 1544
(fair price: $ 1288)



About this information on the cost of living in Sylhet

The information about the cost of living in Sylhet shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Sylhet was updated on 26-03-2024.

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