Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Summary of cost of living in Dhaka

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Taka 183,660
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Taka 66,697
  • Dhaka is the 2nd cheapest city in Asia (12 out of 13)
  • Dhaka is the 3rd cheapest city in the World (155 out of 157)
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List of prices in Dhaka
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Taka 271
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Taka 553
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Taka 211
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Taka 92
12 eggs, large Taka 157
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Taka 88
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Taka 476
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Taka 302
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Taka 59
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Taka 403
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Taka 1,439
2 liters of coca-cola Taka 137
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Taka 77
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Taka 38,223
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Taka 21,464
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Taka 4,891
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Taka 24,468
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Taka 16,311
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Taka 2,789
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Taka 1,355
40” flat screen tv Taka 42,345
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Taka 14,319
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Taka 605
Hourly rate for cleaning help Taka 709
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Taka 2,001
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Taka 2,394
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Taka 4,762
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Taka 4,402
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Taka 3,658,440
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Taka 118
Monthly ticket public transport Taka 2,409
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Taka 522
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Taka 376
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Taka 790
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Taka 1,504
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Taka 563
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Taka 284
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Taka 478
4 rolls of toilet paper Taka 95
Tube of toothpaste Taka 80
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Taka 357
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Taka 1,473
2 tickets to the movies Taka 991
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Taka 2,203
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Taka 3,597
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Taka 762
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Taka 253
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Taka 506
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Taka 42,611
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Taka 10
1 month of gym membership in business district Taka 2,365
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Taka 329
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 378 prices entered by 200 different people.
Latest price update: November 21, 2024

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Dhaka position in our World Ranking

the world
155th
out of 157
asia
12th
out of 13

Cheapest and most expensive products in Dhaka compared to other cities:

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