- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Portugal
- Dhaka
- Aveiro
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Aveiro (Portugal)
| Food | 5% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 5% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Taka 489 (€4.88) | €6.50 | 25% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 366 (€3.65) | €5.88 | 38% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Taka 143 (€1.43) | €2.78 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 66 (€0.66) | €0.61 | 8% |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 112 (€1.11) | €1.43 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 51 (€0.50) | €1.05 | 52% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 295 (€2.94) | €3.40 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 127 (€1.27) | €1.23 | 3% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 40 (€0.40) | €1.32 | 70% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Taka 264 (€2.64) | €0.90 | 193% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,143 (€21) | €4.13 | 418% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 95 (€0.95) | €1.54 | 39% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 75 (€0.75) | €0.77 | 3% |
| Housing | 26% | ||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 26% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Taka 33,125 (€330) | €500 | 34% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,250 (€32) | €96 | 66% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Taka 3,671 (€37) | €18.71 | 96% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 65,000 (€648) | €511 | 27% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Taka 13,173 (€131) | €81 | 62% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 281 (€2.80) | €7.06 | 60% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 163 (€1.62) | €6.50 | 75% |
| Clothes | 37% | ||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 37% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Taka 3,583 (€36) | €77 | 54% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Taka 2,357 (€24) | €30 | 22% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Taka 4,000 (€40) | €59 | 33% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Taka 2,500 (€25) | €60 | 58% |
| Transportation | 44% | ||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 44% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,533,330 (€25,274) | €32,504 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 62 (€0.62) | €1.53 | 60% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,843 (€18.39) | €44 | 58% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Taka 288 (€2.87) | €16.91 | 83% |
| Personal Care | 52% | ||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 52% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Taka 441 (€4.40) | €11.49 | 62% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 286 (€2.86) | €3.92 | 27% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 246 (€2.45) | €4.73 | 48% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 389 (€3.88) | €4.76 | 19% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 83 (€0.83) | €1.28 | 36% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 80 (€0.80) | €2.63 | 70% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 389 (€3.88) | €10.44 | 63% |
| Entertainment | 28% | ||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 28% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,043 (€10.40) | €24 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 364 (€3.63) | €11.71 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 900 (€8.98) | €36 | 75% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Taka 3,786 (€38) | €33 | 14% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 457 (€4.56) | €4.57 | 0% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 179 (€1.78) | €1.53 | 17% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Taka 301 (€3.01) | €1.36 | 122% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Taka 16,428 (€164) | €128 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 6.15 (€0.06) | €0.18 | 66% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Taka 4,457 (€44) | €55 | 19% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Taka 140 (€1.40) | €7.81 | 82% |
| TOTAL | 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,495 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 31% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,125
in Aveiro
you would need to make just about €2,155
(Taka 216,009)
in Dhaka.