Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 393% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh)
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| Food | + 133% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 133% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| London | Dhaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 (Taka 2,416) | Taka 271 | + 793% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (Taka 1,136) | Taka 553 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.86 (Taka 580) | Taka 211 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.12 (Taka 168) | Taka 92 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.08 (Taka 613) | Taka 157 | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.01 (Taka 303) | Taka 88 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.36 (Taka 805) | Taka 476 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.02 (Taka 303) | Taka 302 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (Taka 119) | Taka 59 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.92 (Taka 289) | Taka 403 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (Taka 1,496) | Taka 1,439 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.30 (Taka 346) | Taka 137 | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.29 (Taka 194) | Taka 77 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 1039% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 1039% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| London | Dhaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £4,218 (Taka 633,978) | Taka 38,223 | + 1559% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,724 (Taka 559,737) | Taka 21,464 | + 2508% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £175 (Taka 26,356) | Taka 4,891 | + 439% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,939 (Taka 441,735) | Taka 24,468 | + 1705% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,956 (Taka 293,980) | Taka 16,311 | + 1702% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £126 (Taka 19,005) | Taka 2,789 | + 582% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (Taka 4,004) | Taka 1,355 | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £293 (Taka 44,035) | Taka 42,345 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £98 (Taka 14,775) | Taka 14,319 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.21 (Taka 783) | Taka 605 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (Taka 2,092) | Taka 709 | + 195% | |
| Clothes | + 204% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 204% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| London | Dhaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £77 (Taka 11,588) | Taka 2,001 | + 479% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £37 (Taka 5,515) | Taka 2,394 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £87 (Taka 13,091) | Taka 4,762 | + 175% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £99 (Taka 14,874) | Taka 4,402 | + 238% | |
| Transportation | + 438% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 438% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £27,978 (Taka 4,205,255) | Taka 3,658,440 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.42 (Taka 213) | Taka 118 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £179 (Taka 26,879) | Taka 2,409 | + 1016% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £23 (Taka 3,508) | Taka 522 | + 572% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 106% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| London | Dhaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.43 (Taka 365) | Taka 376 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (Taka 1,077) | Taka 790 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £57 (Taka 8,511) | Taka 1,504 | + 466% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.79 (Taka 569) | Taka 563 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.17 (Taka 326) | Taka 284 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.40 (Taka 812) | Taka 478 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.86 (Taka 280) | Taka 95 | + 194% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.96 (Taka 294) | Taka 80 | + 267% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (Taka 2,412) | Taka 357 | + 575% | |
| Entertainment | + 189% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 189% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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| London | Dhaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £45 (Taka 6,737) | Taka 1,473 | + 357% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £27 (Taka 4,010) | Taka 991 | + 305% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £104 (Taka 15,663) | Taka 2,203 | + 611% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £78 (Taka 11,655) | Taka 3,597 | + 224% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (Taka 1,858) | Taka 762 | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.61 (Taka 542) | Taka 253 | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £7 (Taka 1,019) | Taka 506 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £444 (Taka 66,729) | Taka 42,611 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (Taka 17) | Taka 10 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £48 (Taka 7,242) | Taka 2,365 | + 206% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (Taka 2,247) | Taka 329 | + 584% | |
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TOTAL | + 393% | ||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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