Household Budget
🇧🇩 BDT · official spending data

The Bangladesh household budget

Based on average net household income ~৳25,000/month (BBS 2022) Adjust any category below, then export to PDF or Excel — free, no sign-up.

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Bangladesh household budget breakdown

The average Bangladesh household takes home approximately 25,000 BDT per month after taxes. Housing is typically the largest expense, accounting for around 20% of net income. The top spending categories are food & groceries (32%), housing (20%) and transport (11%). Financial guidelines recommend saving at least 3% of monthly income to build an emergency fund and long-term financial security. Use this free budget template to enter your own income, adjust each category to match your lifestyle, and export your personalised plan to PDF or Excel.

Based on BBS HIES (Household Income and Expenditure Survey). Bangladesh has seen rapid economic growth; figures reflect the growing urban middle class.

Frequently asked questions

What is a typical monthly household budget in Bangladesh?▾
Based on official spending data, a typical household in Bangladesh spends around ৳ 25,000 (≈ $203 USD)/month. The largest expenses are food & groceries, housing, transport. Use the budget tool above to personalise these figures to your income.
How much of my income should I spend on housing in Bangladesh?▾
The guideline for Bangladesh is to spend around 20% of your monthly net income on housing costs (rent or mortgage, property taxes, and home insurance). On an income of ৳ 25,000 (≈ $203 USD)/month, that works out to about ৳ 5,000 (≈ $41 USD)/month.
What is a realistic grocery budget in Bangladesh?▾
A typical household in Bangladesh spends around 32% of monthly income on food and groceries — roughly ৳ 8,000 (≈ $65 USD)/month based on average incomes. This covers supermarket shopping but not dining out, which is tracked separately.
How much does transport cost per month in Bangladesh?▾
Transport typically accounts for 11% of a household budget in Bangladesh, or about ৳ 2,750 (≈ $22 USD)/month. This includes car costs, public transport, and fuel.
How much should I save each month in Bangladesh?▾
Financial guidelines for Bangladesh recommend saving 3% of your net monthly income — about ৳ 750 (≈ $6 USD)/month at the average income level. This covers emergency funds, retirement contributions, and investments.
Is Bangladesh expensive to live in?▾
Bangladesh has an average net household income of ৳ 25,000 (≈ $203 USD)/month. The biggest cost drivers are food & groceries and housing. Use the budget builder above to see a full breakdown and compare it with other countries.