Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (Taka 1,616) | Taka 271 | + 497% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (Taka 1,123) | Taka 553 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (Taka 628) | Taka 211 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Taka 209) | Taka 92 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (Taka 382) | Taka 154 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.43 (Taka 177) | Taka 88 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (Taka 857) | Taka 475 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Taka 285) | Taka 301 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.34 (Taka 141) | Taka 59 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (Taka 324) | Taka 427 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (Taka 1,906) | Taka 1,479 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Taka 269) | Taka 137 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.14 (Taka 167) | Taka 77 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 466% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 466% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,115 (Taka 329,278) | Taka 38,619 | + 753% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,956 (Taka 226,460) | Taka 21,828 | + 937% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 790 (Taka 25,726) | Taka 5,017 | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,790 (Taka 221,036) | Taka 25,126 | + 780% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,832 (Taka 157,299) | Taka 15,134 | + 939% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 617 (Taka 20,079) | Taka 10,000 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 230 (Taka 7,482) | Taka 1,412 | + 430% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 929 (Taka 30,256) | Taka 44,973 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 321 (Taka 10,456) | Taka 9,570 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (Taka 1,202) | Taka 533 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (Taka 1,077) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 200% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 200% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 166 (Taka 5,388) | Taka 2,114 | + 155% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 234 (Taka 7,606) | Taka 2,450 | + 211% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 417 (Taka 13,577) | Taka 4,870 | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (Taka 15,450) | Taka 4,397 | + 251% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,640 (Taka 2,885,676) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.94 (Taka 96) | Taka 118 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 207 (Taka 6,733) | Taka 2,408 | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 197% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 197% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (Taka 712) | Taka 836 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (Taka 4,071) | Taka 682 | + 497% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (Taka 17,815) | Taka 1,500 | + 1088% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (Taka 897) | Taka 360 | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Taka 610) | Taka 411 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (Taka 698) | Taka 625 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Taka 364) | Taka 102 | + 258% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (Taka 479) | Taka 129 | + 270% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 47 (Taka 1,541) | Taka 380 | + 306% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 139% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (Taka 6,312) | Taka 1,745 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (Taka 2,619) | Taka 1,011 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 914 (Taka 29,759) | Taka 3,000 | + 892% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (Taka 11,447) | Taka 3,597 | + 218% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (Taka 2,528) | Taka 1,519 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (Taka 878) | Taka 253 | + 247% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (Taka 1,323) | Taka 515 | + 157% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (Taka 54,954) | Taka 35,756 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (Taka 23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 247 (Taka 8,036) | Taka 2,365 | + 240% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (Taka 584) | Taka 328 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
32.555
BDT
/
AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,144 prices entered by 414 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 162% more expensive than in Bangladesh
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 150% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Andorra is 157% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Albania is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 140% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Argentina is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Angola is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Austria is 135% more expensive than in Bangladesh