Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 8% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 322 (1,086 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 499 (1,684 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 173 (583 Ft) | 722 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 87 (294 Ft) | 346 Ft | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 126 (426 Ft) | 767 Ft | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 92 (311 Ft) | 936 Ft | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 338 (1,141 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 233 (787 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 32 (109 Ft) | 305 Ft | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 408 (1,376 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 366% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,421 (4,797 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 315% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 108 (365 Ft) | 472 Ft | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 68 (229 Ft) | 185 Ft | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 45,759 (154,468 Ft) | 158,234 Ft | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,181 (71,500 Ft) | 87,157 Ft | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,266 (14,400 Ft) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 30,695 (103,615 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 19,333 (65,261 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,752 (12,667 Ft) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,434 (4,842 Ft) | 3,506 Ft | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 32,785 (110,670 Ft) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,319 (58,464 Ft) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 571 (1,927 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 772 (2,606 Ft) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 8% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Szeged | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,101 (10,469 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,831 (9,557 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 8,198 (27,675 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,398 (14,845 Ft) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 20% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,575,770 (12,070,659 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 104 (351 Ft) | 464 Ft | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,516 (5,118 Ft) | 7,157 Ft | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 459 (1,548 Ft) | 4,451 Ft | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 14% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 303 (1,023 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 493 (1,663 Ft) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,238 (4,178 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 453 (1,529 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 250 (844 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 489 (1,651 Ft) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 91 (306 Ft) | 399 Ft | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 95 (322 Ft) | 425 Ft | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 306 (1,034 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 8% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,422 (4,801 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 956 (3,227 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,048 (6,914 Ft) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,983 (6,695 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 890 (3,005 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 229 (773 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 544 (1,835 Ft) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 51,847 (175,019 Ft) | 152,980 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.92 (6 Ft) | 36 Ft | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,127 (7,181 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 271 (914 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | - 17% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 505 prices entered by 213 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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