Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 27% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 31% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 273 (89 UM) | 525 UM | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 550 (180 UM) | 175 UM | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 214 (70 UM) | 114 UM | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 93 (30 UM) | 54 UM | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 157 (51 UM) | 61 UM | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 88 (29 UM) | 39 UM | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 476 (156 UM) | 82 UM | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 305 (100 UM) | 70 UM | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 59 (19 UM) | 31 UM | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 407 (133 UM) | 122 UM | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,536 (503 UM) | 400 UM | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 137 (45 UM) | 89 UM | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 76 (25 UM) | 25 UM | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 58% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 38,619 (12,644 UM) | 28,229 UM | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,464 (7,027 UM) | 19,426 UM | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,891 (1,601 UM) | 3,964 UM | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 24,468 (8,011 UM) | 19,612 UM | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 16,311 (5,340 UM) | 10,000 UM | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 2,789 (913 UM) | 3,501 UM | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,342 (439 UM) | 1,735 UM | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,345 (13,864 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,319 (4,688 UM) | 5,032 UM | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 605 (198 UM) | 265 UM | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 709 (232 UM) | 241 UM | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 9% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,001 (655 UM) | 892 UM | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,394 (784 UM) | 749 UM | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,762 (1,559 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,402 (1,441 UM) | 2,545 UM | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,658,440 (1,197,791 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 111 (36 UM) | 45 UM | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,409 (789 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 510 (167 UM) | 216 UM | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 14% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 376 (123 UM) | 158 UM | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 790 (259 UM) | 120 UM | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,504 (493 UM) | 800 UM | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 563 (184 UM) | 379 UM | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 284 (93 UM) | 101 UM | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 478 (156 UM) | 118 UM | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 95 (31 UM) | 62 UM | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 80 (26 UM) | 70 UM | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 357 (117 UM) | 260 UM | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 19% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,473 (482 UM) | 498 UM | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 991 (324 UM) | 306 UM | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,203 (721 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 (1,178 UM) | 1,532 UM | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 762 (250 UM) | 139 UM | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 (83 UM) | 79 UM | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 578 (189 UM) | 200 UM | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 42,611 (13,951 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 10 (3 UM) | 8 UM | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,160 (707 UM) | 1,079 UM | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 330 (108 UM) | 63 UM | + 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 379 prices entered by 195 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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