Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 31% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania)
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Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 83% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Dhaka | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 1,089 (943 Lek) | 350 Lek | + 169% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 864 (748 Lek) | 287 Lek | + 160% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 276 (239 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 102 (88 Lek) | 115 Lek | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 181 (157 Lek) | 209 Lek | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 127 (110 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 625 (541 Lek) | 1,200 Lek | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 335 (290 Lek) | 80 Lek | + 263% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 77 (67 Lek) | 40 Lek | + 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 763 (661 Lek) | 121 Lek | + 446% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,968 (1,704 Lek) | 600 Lek | + 184% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 124 (108 Lek) | 159 Lek | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 171 (148 Lek) | 51 Lek | + 190% | |
Housing | + 124% | |||
Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 124% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Dhaka | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 58,678 (50,814 Lek) | 28,372 Lek | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 45,208 (39,150 Lek) | 20,417 Lek | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 6,801 (5,890 Lek) | 7,892 Lek | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 141,138 (122,223 Lek) | 15,892 Lek | + 669% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 83,454 (72,269 Lek) | 10,595 Lek | + 582% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 8,781 (7,605 Lek) | 3,208 Lek | + 137% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,031 (893 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 60,260 (52,184 Lek) | 40,000 Lek | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 37,300 (32,301 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | + 438% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 913 (791 Lek) | 2,306 Lek | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 336 (291 Lek) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 52% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Dhaka | Elbasan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,354 (2,905 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,996 (2,595 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 8,959 (7,758 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 8,968 (7,766 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Dhaka | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 5,179,980 (4,485,754 Lek) | 1,630,000 Lek | + 175% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 108 (93 Lek) | 170 Lek | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 3,823 (3,311 Lek) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 787 (682 Lek) | 2,928 Lek | - 77% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 22% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Dhaka | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 826 (716 Lek) | 317 Lek | + 125% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 878 (760 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,532 (1,326 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 511 (442 Lek) | 400 Lek | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 699 (605 Lek) | 301 Lek | + 101% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 767 (664 Lek) | 450 Lek | + 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 105 (91 Lek) | 153 Lek | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 130 (112 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 313 (271 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 10% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 10% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Dhaka | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,468 (1,271 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,021 (884 Lek) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,480 (3,013 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,743 (3,242 Lek) | 2,717 Lek | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,499 (1,298 Lek) | 540 Lek | + 141% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 953 (825 Lek) | 134 Lek | + 514% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 679 (588 Lek) | 456 Lek | + 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 78,594 (68,060 Lek) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 3.05 (2.64 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 6,682 (5,786 Lek) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 336 (291 Lek) | 391 Lek | - 26% | |
TOTAL | + 31% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 622 prices entered by 245 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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