Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 17% cheaper than in Torreón (Mexico)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 21% cheaper than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 329 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 189 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 507 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 102 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 188 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 48 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 93 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 22 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 132 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 36 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 85 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 370 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 74 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 226 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 36 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 35 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 24 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 408 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 23 | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,346 (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 209 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 109 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 31 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 78 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 13 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 22% cheaper than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 43,527 (Mex$ 7,591) | Mex$ 7,793 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,132 (Mex$ 3,860) | Mex$ 4,458 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,282 (Mex$ 747) | Mex$ 1,117 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 22,995 (Mex$ 4,010) | Mex$ 8,087 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 16,953 (Mex$ 2,957) | Mex$ 5,012 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 10,486 (Mex$ 1,829) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,251 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 393 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 34,074 (Mex$ 5,942) | Mex$ 7,405 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,319 (Mex$ 3,020) | Mex$ 2,537 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 554 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 93 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 772 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 122 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 31% cheaper than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Torreón | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,093 (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 828 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,831 (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 734 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 8,198 (Mex$ 1,430) | Mex$ 1,452 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,398 (Mex$ 767) | Mex$ 1,437 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,575,770 (Mex$ 623,609) | Mex$ 270,605 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 102 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,603 (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 541 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 453 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 99 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 28% cheaper than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 303 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 99 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 493 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 170 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,238 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 464 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 453 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 68 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 250 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 42 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 489 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 61 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 91 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 28 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 95 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 30 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 306 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 129 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 27% cheaper than in Torreón (Mexico) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Torreón | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,422 (Mex$ 248) | Mex$ 208 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 941 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 116 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,048 (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 574 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,983 (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 598 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 890 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 88 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 229 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 73 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 593 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 29 | + 258% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 51,847 (Mex$ 9,042) | Mex$ 12,081 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.92 (Mex$ 0.33) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,696 (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 663 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 276 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 58 | - 18% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 599 prices entered by 233 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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