JETRO
FY2025 survey; English edition January 2026
Sample survey of Japanese-affiliated companies, not a census of all employers. No salary table is reproduced.
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Building an Operating-Cost Comparison
Compare projects using consistent dated assumptions and measurable delivery requirements.
Step 01
Build the full cost stack
A historical city wage comparison is not a current project budget.
- Separate capital spending from recurring expenditure.
- Include labour, utilities, logistics, finance and compliance.
- Record quotation date, currency, volume and exclusions.
Step 02
Stress-test the commercial model
Cost advantages depend on productivity and the ability to deliver accepted products.
- Test exchange-rate, delay and utilisation scenarios.
- Include quality failures, returns and working capital.
- Compare equivalent roles, output and service levels.
Evidence & further reading
Sources for this guide.
Content reference check: 2026-11-02. Reporting periods differ. Check current rules and project-specific requirements before acting.
A common question.
Does a lower monthly wage prove a lower production cost?
No. Productivity, supervision, defects, utilities and delivery reliability also affect unit costs.
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100% foreign ownership
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100% foreign ownership is permitted in most sectors in Bangladesh. An eligible business can establish a wholly foreign-owned company without a local equity partner.
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