Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh vs Edmonton, Canada
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 50% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 226 (C$3.33) | C$21 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 360 (C$5.31) | C$12 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 206 (C$3.03) | C$8 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 78 (C$1.14) | C$2.10 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (C$1.55) | C$3.88 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 56 (C$0.82) | C$4.29 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 415 (C$6) | C$11 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 163 (C$2.41) | C$4.74 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 28 (C$0.42) | C$3.47 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 479 (C$7) | C$3.93 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,511 (C$22) | C$21 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 102 (C$1.51) | C$2.42 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 46 (C$0.68) | C$2.09 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 53% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 69,067 (C$1,019) | C$1,445 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 34,445 (C$508) | C$1,317 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,363 (C$64) | C$262 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 42,478 (C$627) | C$1,451 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 22,513 (C$332) | C$1,024 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 4,148 (C$61) | C$173 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,011 (C$15) | C$51 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 38,696 (C$571) | C$335 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,588 (C$215) | C$128 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 482 (C$7) | C$11 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 810 (C$12) | C$22 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 32% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,181 (C$32) | C$73 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,365 (C$35) | C$44 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,845 (C$101) | C$119 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,168 (C$62) | C$129 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 30% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,078,280 (C$45,428) | C$28,358 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (C$1.39) | C$0.95 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,335 (C$34) | C$93 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 343 (C$5.06) | C$22 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 57% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 158 (C$2.34) | C$12 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 490 (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,045 (C$15) | C$75 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 416 (C$6) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 216 (C$3.19) | C$4.46 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 388 (C$5.73) | C$4.97 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 85 (C$1.25) | C$3.09 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 104 (C$1.53) | C$2.75 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 212 (C$3.13) | C$26 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 51% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,218 (C$18) | C$53 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 933 (C$14) | C$32 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,141 (C$32) | C$112 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,131 (C$31) | C$102 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 812 (C$12) | C$11 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 291 (C$4.29) | C$5.30 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 649 (C$10) | C$7 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 51,847 (C$765) | C$542 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 6.00 (C$0.09) | C$0.50 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,531 (C$23) | C$55 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 259 (C$3.82) | C$16 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,300 in Edmonton you would need to make just about C$2,327 (Taka 157,660) in Dhaka.
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