- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- United States
- Dhaka
- Boston
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Boston (United States)
| Food | 43% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 43% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Taka 489 ($6.28) | $14.53 | 57% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 366 ($4.70) | $7.04 | 33% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Taka 143 ($1.84) | $3.81 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 66 ($0.85) | $2.35 | 64% |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 112 ($1.43) | $2.53 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 51 ($0.65) | $3.66 | 82% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 295 ($3.79) | $5.96 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 127 ($1.63) | $4.02 | 59% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 40 ($0.51) | $3.95 | 87% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Taka 264 ($3.39) | $2.56 | 33% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,143 ($28) | $13.24 | 108% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 95 ($1.22) | $1.65 | 26% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 75 ($0.96) | $2.33 | 59% |
| Housing | 75% | ||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 75% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Taka 33,125 ($425) | $2,359 | 82% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,250 ($42) | $137 | 70% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Taka 3,671 ($47) | $52 | 10% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 65,000 ($834) | $571 | 46% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Taka 13,173 ($169) | $88 | 92% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 281 ($3.61) | $10.78 | 67% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 163 ($2.09) | $27 | 92% |
| Clothes | 32% | ||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 32% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Taka 3,583 ($46) | $47 | 2% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Taka 2,357 ($30) | $43 | 30% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Taka 4,000 ($51) | $81 | 37% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Taka 2,500 ($32) | $89 | 64% |
| Transportation | 35% | ||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 35% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,533,330 ($32,520) | $23,463 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 62 ($0.79) | $0.98 | 19% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,843 ($24) | $70 | 66% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Taka 288 ($3.69) | $26 | 86% |
| Personal Care | 39% | ||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 39% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Taka 441 ($5.66) | $7.69 | 26% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 286 ($3.67) | $6.08 | 40% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 246 ($3.15) | $3.48 | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 389 ($4.99) | $3.86 | 29% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 83 ($1.06) | $3.13 | 66% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 80 ($1.03) | $3.35 | 69% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 389 ($4.99) | $25 | 80% |
| Entertainment | 53% | ||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 53% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,043 ($13.39) | $42 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 364 ($4.68) | $22 | 79% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 900 ($11.55) | $151 | 92% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Taka 3,786 ($49) | $90 | 46% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 457 ($5.87) | $10.86 | 46% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 179 ($2.29) | $3.77 | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Taka 301 ($3.87) | $5.34 | 28% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Taka 16,428 ($211) | $156 | 35% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 6.15 ($0.08) | $0.67 | 88% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Taka 4,457 ($57) | $64 | 11% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Taka 140 ($1.80) | $8.39 | 79% |
| TOTAL | 55% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,444 prices entered by 450 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$15,625
in Boston
you would need to make just about $7,014
(Taka 546,368)
in Dhaka.