Dhaka, Bangladesh is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $428 for one person and $1078 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Dhaka is 60% cheaper overall.
Dhaka is 79% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Dhaka is, on average, 95% lower than in New York City.
Dhaka tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, are significant factors that can make living in Dhaka challenging for some residents.
Food prices in Dhaka are 41% lower than in Europe, making it relatively affordable for residents.
Public transport costs are 14% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall affordability.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 1.9 $ |
| Dinner | 11.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.29 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.68 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.22 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.18 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.26 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.58 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.46 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.83 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.81 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.42 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 18.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.51 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 13.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.65 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.79 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.67 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 20 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 30 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 12.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 77 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 167 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 137 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 293 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,008 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 531 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 282 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.48% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.13 $ |
| Haircut | 2.4 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 40.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 46 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,444 $ |