Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 50% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 55% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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Dhaka | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 259 (€1.82) | €19 | - 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 529 (€3.71) | €11 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 219 (€1.54) | €3.68 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 90 (€0.63) | €0.92 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 150 (€1.05) | €2.38 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 78 (€0.55) | €1.93 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 464 (€3.26) | €7 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 307 (€2.15) | €1.80 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 60 (€0.42) | €1.53 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 406 (€2.85) | €1.20 | + 138% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,543 (€11) | €6 | + 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 136 (€0.95) | €1.83 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 72 (€0.51) | €1.28 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 61% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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Dhaka | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 40,565 (€285) | €856 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,901 (€161) | €625 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,481 (€31) | €89 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 35,164 (€247) | €655 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 25,324 (€178) | €453 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,692 (€26) | €74 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,288 (€9) | €24 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,116 (€296) | €377 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,907 (€112) | €91 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 681 (€4.78) | €4.91 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 712 (€5.00) | €10 | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 58% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,139 (€15) | €67 | - 77% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,480 (€17) | €27 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,139 (€36) | €81 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,340 (€30) | €78 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 33% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,658,440 (€25,690) | €24,681 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 110 (€0.77) | €1.57 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,176 (€15) | €25 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 485 (€3.41) | €13 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 50% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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Dhaka | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 345 (€2.43) | €11 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 512 (€3.59) | €6 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,504 (€11) | €34 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 563 (€3.95) | €4.29 | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 255 (€1.79) | €2.30 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 547 (€3.84) | €3.10 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 108 (€0.76) | €1.33 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 108 (€0.76) | €1.77 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 324 (€2.28) | €16 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 50% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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Dhaka | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,472 (€10) | €29 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 970 (€7) | €15 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,203 (€15) | €50 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 (€25) | €46 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 762 (€5.35) | €9 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 (€1.78) | €2.30 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 676 (€4.75) | €3.71 | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 42,611 (€299) | €464 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 10 (€0.07) | €0.19 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,160 (€15) | €52 | - 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 339 (€2.38) | €5.05 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% |
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 450 prices entered by 170 different people.
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