Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 85% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 75% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 75% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 271 ($2.26) | $26 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 553 ($4.63) | $16 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 211 ($1.77) | $7 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 92 ($0.77) | $1.24 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 157 ($1.31) | $9 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 88 ($0.74) | $6 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 476 ($3.98) | $8 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 302 ($2.52) | $5.39 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 59 ($0.49) | $2.11 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 403 ($3.37) | $5.19 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,485 ($12) | $27 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 137 ($1.15) | $3.33 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 77 ($0.65) | $4.13 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 94% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 94% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 38,619 ($323) | $7,225 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,464 ($179) | $4,983 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,891 ($41) | $242 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 24,468 ($205) | $5,127 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 16,311 ($136) | $3,876 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 2,789 ($23) | $215 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,355 ($11) | $88 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,345 ($354) | $611 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,319 ($120) | $145 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 605 ($5.06) | $18 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 709 ($5.93) | $35 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 77% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 77% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,001 ($17) | $96 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,394 ($20) | $77 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,762 ($40) | $149 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,402 ($37) | $247 | - 85% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 79% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,658,440 ($30,594) | $61,673 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 118 ($0.98) | $1.17 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,409 ($20) | $177 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 521 ($4.36) | $27 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 83% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 376 ($3.14) | $14 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 790 ($7) | $32 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,504 ($13) | $233 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 563 ($4.70) | $12 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 284 ($2.37) | $9 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 478 ($3.99) | $13 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 95 ($0.80) | $8 | - 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 80 ($0.67) | $2.61 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 357 ($2.99) | $37 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 86% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,473 ($12) | $101 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 991 ($8) | $40 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,203 ($18) | $536 | - 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 ($30) | $201 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 762 ($6) | $29 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 ($2.12) | $11 | - 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 506 ($4.23) | $16 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 42,611 ($356) | $710 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 10 ($0.08) | $1.04 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,365 ($20) | $242 | - 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 328 ($2.74) | $21 | - 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 85% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,065 prices entered by 335 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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