Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 77% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 70% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 70% 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 325 ($3.09) | $23 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 478 ($4.55) | $11 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 181 ($1.72) | $9 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 93 ($0.89) | $1.28 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 131 ($1.24) | $5.45 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 92 ($0.88) | $6 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 342 ($3.26) | $8 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 218 ($2.08) | $5.10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 35 ($0.33) | $3.58 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 408 ($3.88) | $3.32 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,346 ($13) | $18 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 109 ($1.04) | $2.89 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 78 ($0.75) | $4.08 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 90% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 90% 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 39,713 ($378) | $6,663 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 20,646 ($197) | $4,015 | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,282 ($41) | $254 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 22,995 ($219) | $3,690 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 16,953 ($161) | $2,289 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 10,486 ($100) | $123 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,272 ($12) | $67 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 34,074 ($325) | $324 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,319 ($165) | $137 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 554 ($5.28) | $13 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 772 ($7) | $28 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 51% 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 3,093 ($29) | $60 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,831 ($27) | $57 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 8,198 ($78) | $96 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,398 ($42) | $147 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 67% 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 3,575,770 ($34,061) | $24,700 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 102 ($0.97) | $1.31 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,603 ($15) | $129 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 453 ($4.32) | $23 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 70% 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 303 ($2.89) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 493 ($4.69) | $18 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,238 ($12) | $105 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 453 ($4.31) | $9 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 250 ($2.38) | $4.53 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 489 ($4.66) | $7 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 91 ($0.86) | $4.99 | - 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 95 ($0.91) | $2.33 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 306 ($2.92) | $31 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 70% 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 1,422 ($14) | $70 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 941 ($9) | $36 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,048 ($20) | $350 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,983 ($19) | $96 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 890 ($8) | $18 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 229 ($2.18) | $5.34 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 594 ($5.65) | $8 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 51,847 ($494) | $509 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.92 ($0.02) | $0.10 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,696 ($16) | $109 | - 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 276 ($2.63) | $15 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 77% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,253 prices entered by 397 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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