As we enter March 2023, it’s time to take a closer look at the food price in South Asia, precisely four biggest economies of South Asia. Recently, the website Expatistan updated its data on food prices in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, giving us an updated view of the cost of living in these countries.
Let’s start by examining the prices of some everyday food items across these nations. A 500-gram pack of boneless chicken breast is priced the lowest in Pakistan at 130 rupees, while it costs the highest in Sri Lanka at 254 rupees. Interestingly, a liter of whole-fat milk is the cheapest in India at 73 rupees, while it is the most expensive in Sri Lanka at 132 rupees. Moreover, a kilogram of potatoes is priced the lowest in Bangladesh at 34 takas, while it is the highest in Sri Lanka at 85 rupees.
Chart: Essential Food Prices Across Four biggest Economies in South Asia
*All prices are in BDT
Moving on, let’s compare the overall food prices of these countries. The table above highlights that Sri Lanka has the highest prices for most food items, while Pakistan has the lowest. India and Bangladesh are in the middle, with India having lower prices for milk and eggs, and Bangladesh having lower prices for cheese and potatoes.
Overall, the data suggest that food prices in South Asia are on the rise, with Sri Lanka having the highest cost of living when it comes to food. It’ll be intriguing to observe how these prices change in the coming months and their impact on people’s daily lives in these countries.
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