Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 66% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | - 62% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 62% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 259 ($2.12) | $20 | - 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 527 ($4.33) | $10 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 219 ($1.80) | $5.69 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 90 ($0.74) | $0.87 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 150 ($1.23) | $5.06 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 78 ($0.64) | $3.62 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 464 ($3.81) | $6 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 307 ($2.52) | $4.50 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 60 ($0.49) | $2.69 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 406 ($3.33) | $2.02 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,549 ($13) | $11 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 136 ($1.11) | $3.08 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 72 ($0.59) | $2.78 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 82% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 40,565 ($333) | $2,421 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,901 ($188) | $1,541 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,481 ($37) | $228 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 35,164 ($288) | $1,292 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 25,324 ($208) | $919 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,692 ($30) | $157 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,288 ($11) | $72 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,116 ($346) | $295 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,907 ($130) | $149 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 681 ($5.59) | $15 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 712 ($5.84) | $42 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 53% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,139 ($18) | $50 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,480 ($20) | $34 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,139 ($42) | $96 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,340 ($36) | $90 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 52% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,658,440 ($30,013) | $32,100 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 110 ($0.90) | $0.88 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,176 ($18) | $65 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 499 ($4.10) | $14 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 67% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 345 ($2.83) | $10 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 512 ($4.20) | $6 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,504 ($12) | $94 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 563 ($4.61) | $7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 255 ($2.09) | $4.88 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 547 ($4.49) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 108 ($0.88) | $3.48 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 108 ($0.88) | $1.75 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 324 ($2.66) | $23 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 61% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,472 ($12) | $44 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 970 ($8) | $24 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,203 ($18) | $151 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 ($30) | $72 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 762 ($6) | $16 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 ($2.08) | $5.09 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 578 ($4.74) | $4.66 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 42,611 ($350) | $451 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 10 ($0.08) | $0.32 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,160 ($18) | $42 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 330 ($2.71) | $9 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 66% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 536 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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