Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 24% more expensive than in Moradabad (India)
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| Food | + 32% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 32% more expensive than in Moradabad (India) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Moradabad | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 332 (₨253) | ₨390 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 491 (₨375) | ₨366 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 193 (₨148) | ₨98 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 93 (₨71) | ₨52 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 132 (₨101) | ₨72 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 81 (₨62) | ₨45 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 388 (₨296) | ₨200 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 228 (₨174) | ₨119 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 33 (₨25) | ₨28 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 429 (₨328) | ₨122 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,378 (₨1,053) | ₨857 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 111 (₨85) | ₨78 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 70 (₨54) | ₨26 | + 109% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Moradabad (India) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Moradabad | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 42,624 (₨32,567) | ₨20,331 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,026 (₨16,829) | ₨13,798 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,366 (₨3,336) | ₨5,524 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 23,125 (₨17,669) | ₨22,385 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 19,484 (₨14,887) | ₨16,862 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 8,997 (₨6,874) | ₨5,657 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,211 (₨925) | ₨1,607 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 34,260 (₨26,177) | ₨27,494 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 18,611 (₨14,220) | ₨10,055 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 537 (₨410) | ₨195 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 772 (₨590) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 20% cheaper than in Moradabad (India) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Moradabad | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,798 (₨2,138) | ₨2,581 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,070 (₨2,346) | ₨3,445 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 7,793 (₨5,954) | ₨4,148 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,357 (₨3,329) | ₨2,523 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 60% more expensive than in Moradabad (India) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Moradabad | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,563,420 (₨2,722,691) | ₨892,651 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 107 (₨82) | ₨74 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,033 (₨1,553) | ₨1,191 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 395 (₨302) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 9% more expensive than in Moradabad (India) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Moradabad | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 342 (₨261) | ₨76 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 523 (₨400) | ₨200 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,278 (₨977) | ₨500 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 461 (₨353) | ₨126 | + 179% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 247 (₨189) | ₨175 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 437 (₨334) | ₨295 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 94 (₨72) | ₨195 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 94 (₨72) | ₨76 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 333 (₨254) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 21% more expensive than in Moradabad (India) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Moradabad | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,790 (₨1,368) | ₨1,000 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 867 (₨663) | ₨395 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,079 (₨1,589) | ₨1,200 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,984 (₨1,516) | ₨1,500 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 886 (₨677) | ₨608 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 218 (₨167) | ₨150 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 588 (₨449) | ₨133 | + 238% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 43,810 (₨33,474) | ₨40,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.62 (₨1.24) | ₨2.50 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,906 (₨2,220) | ₨1,257 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 291 (₨222) | ₨300 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 554 prices entered by 237 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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