Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Surakarta (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 5% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dhaka | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 325 (Rp 47,184) | Rp 37,191 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 478 (Rp 69,398) | Rp 37,437 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 181 (Rp 26,222) | Rp 22,594 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 93 (Rp 13,562) | Rp 17,528 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 131 (Rp 18,957) | Rp 25,111 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 92 (Rp 13,355) | Rp 12,594 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 342 (Rp 49,716) | Rp 78,572 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 218 (Rp 31,655) | Rp 30,473 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 35 (Rp 5,017) | Rp 16,198 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 408 (Rp 59,195) | Rp 39,011 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,346 (Rp 195,515) | Rp 282,418 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 109 (Rp 15,837) | Rp 17,656 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 78 (Rp 11,380) | Rp 9,887 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 27% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dhaka | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 39,713 (Rp 5,768,427) | Rp 4,360,130 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 20,646 (Rp 2,998,892) | Rp 2,366,970 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,282 (Rp 621,967) | Rp 300,000 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 22,995 (Rp 3,340,152) | Rp 3,068,170 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 16,953 (Rp 2,462,497) | Rp 1,899,080 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 10,486 (Rp 1,523,122) | Rp 226,605 | + 572% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,272 (Rp 184,720) | Rp 253,012 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 34,074 (Rp 4,949,367) | Rp 4,352,590 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,319 (Rp 2,515,674) | Rp 2,176,300 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 554 (Rp 80,453) | Rp 59,293 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 772 (Rp 112,128) | Rp 41,209 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 27% cheaper than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dhaka | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,093 (Rp 449,343) | Rp 677,982 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,831 (Rp 411,235) | Rp 626,929 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 8,198 (Rp 1,190,855) | Rp 795,224 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,398 (Rp 638,766) | Rp 960,755 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 30% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dhaka | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,575,770 (Rp 519,396,090) | Rp 362,000,000 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 102 (Rp 14,802) | Rp 9,406 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,603 (Rp 232,812) | Rp 225,665 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 453 (Rp 65,812) | Rp 63,726 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 34% more expensive than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dhaka | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 303 (Rp 43,999) | Rp 82,500 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 493 (Rp 71,562) | Rp 17,000 | + 321% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,238 (Rp 179,762) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 453 (Rp 65,776) | Rp 21,455 | + 207% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 250 (Rp 36,303) | Rp 17,198 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 489 (Rp 71,056) | Rp 39,875 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 91 (Rp 13,179) | Rp 9,974 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 95 (Rp 13,841) | Rp 10,748 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 306 (Rp 44,474) | Rp 25,000 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 43% cheaper than in Surakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dhaka | Surakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,422 (Rp 206,579) | Rp 166,567 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 941 (Rp 136,672) | Rp 73,691 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,048 (Rp 297,491) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,983 (Rp 288,086) | Rp 236,724 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 890 (Rp 129,288) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 229 (Rp 33,248) | Rp 40,757 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 594 (Rp 86,225) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 51,847 (Rp 7,531,001) | Rp 22,000,000 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.92 (Rp 278) | Rp 2,250 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,696 (Rp 246,338) | Rp 365,376 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 276 (Rp 40,036) | Rp 17,935 | + 123% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 540 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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