Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 66% cheaper than in Santa Cruz, California (United States)
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| Food | - 60% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 60% cheaper than in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 332 ($3.09) | $14 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 491 ($4.58) | $10 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 193 ($1.80) | $5.05 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 93 ($0.87) | $1.12 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 136 ($1.27) | $6 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 81 ($0.75) | $5.58 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 388 ($3.61) | $13 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 228 ($2.12) | $4.32 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 33 ($0.30) | $2.01 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 429 ($4.00) | $4.32 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,439 ($13) | $17 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 111 ($1.03) | $1.87 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 70 ($0.65) | $2.51 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 84% cheaper than in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 42,624 ($397) | $3,032 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,026 ($205) | $2,566 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,366 ($41) | $196 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 23,125 ($215) | $2,028 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 19,484 ($181) | $2,308 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 8,997 ($84) | $121 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,211 ($11) | $46 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 34,260 ($319) | $332 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 18,611 ($173) | $133 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 537 ($5.00) | $12 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 772 ($7) | $34 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 42% cheaper than in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,798 ($26) | $50 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,070 ($29) | $48 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 7,793 ($73) | $78 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,357 ($41) | $132 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 48% cheaper than in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,563,420 ($33,192) | $24,663 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 107 ($1.00) | $1.13 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,033 ($19) | $68 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 395 ($3.68) | $23 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 73% cheaper than in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 342 ($3.18) | $7 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 523 ($4.87) | $13 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,278 ($12) | $221 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 461 ($4.30) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 247 ($2.30) | $3.53 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 437 ($4.07) | $5.09 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 94 ($0.88) | $3.56 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 94 ($0.87) | $1.88 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 333 ($3.10) | $27 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 59% cheaper than in Santa Cruz, California (United States) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Santa Cruz, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,790 ($17) | $69 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 867 ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,079 ($19) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,984 ($18) | $99 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 886 ($8) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 218 ($2.03) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 599 ($5.58) | $7 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 43,810 ($408) | $375 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.62 ($0.02) | $0.19 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,906 ($27) | $62 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 286 ($2.66) | $8 | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 66% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 635 prices entered by 237 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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