Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 57% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
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| Food | - 54% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 54% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 461 ($4.21) | $16 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 534 ($4.87) | $10 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 241 ($2.20) | $4.44 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 101 ($0.92) | $1.00 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 195 ($1.78) | $5.35 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 194 ($1.78) | $4.13 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 421 ($3.84) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 226 ($2.06) | $3.55 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 40 ($0.36) | $2.24 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 469 ($4.28) | $5.88 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,718 ($16) | $17 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 149 ($1.36) | $2.71 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 61 ($0.55) | $2.51 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 72% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 55,419 ($506) | $1,737 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 35,634 ($325) | $1,390 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,532 ($41) | $240 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 61,660 ($563) | $1,474 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 34,191 ($312) | $1,010 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 4,811 ($44) | $140 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,003 ($9) | $67 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 43,073 ($393) | $351 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 21,367 ($195) | $125 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 620 ($5.66) | $15 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 720 ($7) | $33 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 58% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,042 ($19) | $65 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,550 ($32) | $71 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 7,904 ($72) | $97 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,716 ($43) | $188 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 29% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,562,810 ($32,523) | $27,148 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 128 ($1.17) | $0.94 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 3,034 ($28) | $57 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 503 ($4.59) | $21 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 66% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 294 ($2.68) | $7 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 766 ($7) | $27 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,355 ($12) | $116 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 511 ($4.66) | $7 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 247 ($2.26) | $3.32 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 561 ($5.12) | $3.07 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 101 ($0.92) | $4.05 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 167 ($1.52) | $1.73 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 356 ($3.25) | $31 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 67% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,703 ($16) | $43 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 870 ($8) | $20 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,079 ($19) | $235 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,944 ($18) | $98 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 908 ($8) | $11 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 240 ($2.19) | $4.83 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 602 ($5.49) | $7 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 43,807 ($400) | $627 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.62 ($0.01) | $0.39 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,707 ($34) | $46 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 284 ($2.60) | $9 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 57% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,031 prices entered by 302 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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