- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- India
- Dhaka
- Coimbatore
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Coimbatore (India)
| Food | 54% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 54% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Taka 489 (₨344) | ₨159 | 117% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 366 (₨258) | ₨244 | 6% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Taka 143 (₨101) | ₨69 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 66 (₨47) | ₨26 | 81% |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 112 (₨79) | ₨37 | 111% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 51 (₨36) | ₨28 | 27% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 295 (₨208) | ₨81 | 156% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 127 (₨90) | ₨92 | 2% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 40 (₨28) | ₨40 | 30% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Taka 264 (₨186) | ₨64 | 193% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,143 (₨1,509) | ₨1,200 | 26% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 95 (₨67) | ₨54 | 25% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 75 (₨53) | ₨47 | 11% |
| Housing | 54% | ||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 54% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Taka 33,125 (₨23,323) | ₨9,389 | 148% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,250 (₨2,288) | ₨2,133 | 7% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Taka 3,671 (₨2,585) | ₨1,572 | 64% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 65,000 (₨45,766) | ₨50,250 | 9% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Taka 13,173 (₨9,275) | ₨18,000 | 48% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 281 (₨198) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 163 (₨115) | - | - |
| Clothes | 4% | ||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 4% cheaper than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Taka 3,583 (₨2,523) | ₨2,667 | 5% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Taka 2,357 (₨1,660) | ₨1,700 | 2% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Taka 4,000 (₨2,816) | ₨2,913 | 3% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Taka 2,500 (₨1,760) | ₨1,967 | 10% |
| Transportation | 85% | ||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 85% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,533,330 (₨1,783,701) | ₨537,500 | 232% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 62 (₨43) | ₨65 | 33% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,843 (₨1,298) | ₨789 | 64% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Taka 288 (₨203) | ₨146 | 39% |
| Personal Care | 39% | ||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 39% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Taka 441 (₨311) | ₨140 | 122% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 286 (₨202) | ₨142 | 42% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 246 (₨173) | ₨100 | 73% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 389 (₨274) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 83 (₨58) | ₨100 | 42% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 80 (₨56) | ₨35 | 61% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 389 (₨274) | ₨183 | 49% |
| Entertainment | 57% | ||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 57% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,043 (₨734) | ₨1,007 | 27% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 364 (₨256) | ₨207 | 24% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 900 (₨634) | ₨363 | 75% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Taka 3,786 (₨2,665) | ₨933 | 186% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 457 (₨322) | ₨237 | 36% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 179 (₨126) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Taka 301 (₨212) | ₨109 | 95% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Taka 16,428 (₨11,567) | ₨8,000 | 45% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 6.15 (₨4.33) | ₨1 | 333% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Taka 4,457 (₨3,138) | ₨1,340 | 134% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Taka 140 (₨98) | ₨115 | 14% |
| TOTAL | 57% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,340 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 57% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨24,531
(Taka 34,840)
in Dhaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨15,625
in Coimbatore.