Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 47% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 38% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 332 (33 kr) | 108 kr | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 491 (49 kr) | 84 kr | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 193 (19 kr) | 48 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 93 (9 kr) | 15 kr | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 132 (13 kr) | 36 kr | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 81 (8 kr) | 30 kr | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 388 (39 kr) | 52 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 228 (23 kr) | 29 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 33 (3.28 kr) | 12 kr | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 429 (43 kr) | 18 kr | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,378 (139 kr) | 122 kr | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 111 (11 kr) | 20 kr | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 70 (7 kr) | 14 kr | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 64% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 42,624 (4,288 kr) | 15,007 kr | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,026 (2,216 kr) | 10,075 kr | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,366 (439 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 23,125 (2,326 kr) | 9,688 kr | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 19,484 (1,960 kr) | 6,057 kr | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 8,997 (905 kr) | 410 kr | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,211 (122 kr) | 271 kr | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 34,260 (3,446 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 18,611 (1,872 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 537 (54 kr) | 67 kr | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 772 (78 kr) | 203 kr | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 44% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,798 (281 kr) | 993 kr | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,070 (309 kr) | 419 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 7,793 (784 kr) | 1,039 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,357 (438 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 44% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,563,420 (358,470 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 107 (11 kr) | 16 kr | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,033 (204 kr) | 582 kr | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 395 (40 kr) | 307 kr | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 29% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 342 (34 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 523 (53 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,278 (129 kr) | 261 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 461 (46 kr) | 41 kr | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 247 (25 kr) | 31 kr | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 437 (44 kr) | 28 kr | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 94 (9 kr) | 28 kr | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 94 (9 kr) | 21 kr | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 333 (33 kr) | 274 kr | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 48% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,790 (180 kr) | 415 kr | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 867 (87 kr) | 267 kr | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,079 (209 kr) | 819 kr | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,984 (200 kr) | 847 kr | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 886 (89 kr) | 138 kr | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 218 (22 kr) | 40 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 593 (60 kr) | 70 kr | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 43,810 (4,407 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.62 (0.16 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,906 (292 kr) | 286 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 286 (29 kr) | 67 kr | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 671 prices entered by 250 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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