Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 62% cheaper than in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands)
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 57% cheaper than in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) | ||||
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Dhaka | Grand Cayman | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 1,089 (CI$8) | CI$20 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 864 (CI$7) | CI$11 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 276 (CI$2.10) | CI$6 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 102 (CI$0.78) | CI$3.13 | - 75% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 181 (CI$1.38) | CI$7 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 127 (CI$0.96) | CI$7 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 625 (CI$4.75) | CI$5.70 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 335 (CI$2.54) | CI$7 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 77 (CI$0.59) | CI$3.98 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 763 (CI$5.79) | CI$3.65 | + 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,968 (CI$15) | CI$23 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 124 (CI$0.95) | CI$3.99 | - 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 171 (CI$1.30) | CI$3.51 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 74% cheaper than in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) | ||||
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Dhaka | Grand Cayman | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 58,678 (CI$446) | CI$3,241 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 45,208 (CI$343) | CI$2,706 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 6,801 (CI$52) | CI$416 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 141,138 (CI$1,072) | CI$1,830 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 83,454 (CI$634) | CI$1,441 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 8,781 (CI$67) | CI$195 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,031 (CI$8) | CI$100 | - 92% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 60,260 (CI$458) | CI$489 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 37,300 (CI$283) | CI$251 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 913 (CI$7) | CI$15 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 336 (CI$2.55) | CI$15 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 53% cheaper than in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) | ||||
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Dhaka | Grand Cayman | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,354 (CI$25) | CI$59 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,996 (CI$23) | CI$50 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 8,959 (CI$68) | CI$136 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 8,968 (CI$68) | CI$117 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 56% cheaper than in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) | ||||
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Dhaka | Grand Cayman | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 5,179,980 (CI$39,333) | CI$23,662 | + 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 108 (CI$0.82) | CI$1.27 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 3,823 (CI$29) | CI$114 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 787 (CI$5.98) | CI$23 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 59% cheaper than in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) | ||||
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Dhaka | Grand Cayman | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 826 (CI$6) | CI$9 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 878 (CI$7) | CI$19 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,532 (CI$12) | CI$109 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 511 (CI$3.88) | CI$7 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 699 (CI$5.31) | CI$6 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 767 (CI$5.82) | CI$6 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 105 (CI$0.80) | CI$4.43 | - 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 130 (CI$0.99) | CI$4.12 | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 313 (CI$2.37) | CI$33 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 58% cheaper than in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) | ||||
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Dhaka | Grand Cayman | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,468 (CI$11) | CI$70 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,021 (CI$8) | CI$26 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,480 (CI$26) | CI$48 | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,743 (CI$28) | CI$106 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,499 (CI$11) | CI$12 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 953 (CI$7) | CI$5.58 | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 679 (CI$5.15) | CI$5.55 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 78,594 (CI$597) | CI$534 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 3.05 (CI$0.02) | CI$0.33 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 6,682 (CI$51) | CI$57 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 336 (CI$2.55) | CI$11 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 683 prices entered by 258 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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