- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- United States
- Dhaka
- Minneapolis
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Minneapolis (United States)
| Food | 41% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 41% cheaper than in Minneapolis (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Taka 489 ($6.28) | $14.62 | 57% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 366 ($4.70) | $5.93 | 21% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Taka 143 ($1.84) | $4.70 | 61% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 66 ($0.85) | $2.11 | 60% |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 112 ($1.43) | $2.14 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 51 ($0.65) | $4.33 | 85% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 295 ($3.79) | $5.42 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 127 ($1.63) | $4.21 | 61% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 40 ($0.51) | $3.15 | 84% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Taka 264 ($3.39) | $2.15 | 58% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,143 ($28) | $11.91 | 131% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 95 ($1.22) | $1.77 | 31% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 75 ($0.96) | $1.97 | 51% |
| Housing | 61% | ||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 61% cheaper than in Minneapolis (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Taka 33,125 ($425) | $1,297 | 67% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,250 ($42) | $141 | 70% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Taka 3,671 ($47) | $44 | 7% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 65,000 ($834) | $606 | 38% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Taka 13,173 ($169) | $126 | 34% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 281 ($3.61) | $10.54 | 66% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 163 ($2.09) | $26 | 92% |
| Clothes | 25% | ||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 25% cheaper than in Minneapolis (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Taka 3,583 ($46) | $40 | 14% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Taka 2,357 ($30) | $40 | 25% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Taka 4,000 ($51) | $72 | 28% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Taka 2,500 ($32) | $78 | 59% |
| Transportation | 22% | ||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 22% cheaper than in Minneapolis (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,533,330 ($32,520) | $22,685 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 62 ($0.79) | $0.98 | 19% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,843 ($24) | $53 | 55% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Taka 288 ($3.69) | $18.32 | 80% |
| Personal Care | 41% | ||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 41% cheaper than in Minneapolis (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Taka 441 ($5.66) | $8.55 | 34% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 286 ($3.67) | $6.73 | 45% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 246 ($3.15) | $3.68 | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 389 ($4.99) | $4.16 | 20% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 83 ($1.06) | $3.58 | 70% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 80 ($1.03) | $3.11 | 67% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 389 ($4.99) | $17.38 | 71% |
| Entertainment | 47% | ||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 47% cheaper than in Minneapolis (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,043 ($13.39) | $40 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 364 ($4.68) | $19.45 | 76% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 900 ($11.55) | $161 | 93% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Taka 3,786 ($49) | $86 | 43% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 457 ($5.87) | $8.25 | 29% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 179 ($2.29) | $4.25 | 46% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Taka 301 ($3.87) | $4.58 | 15% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Taka 16,428 ($211) | $119 | 77% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 6.15 ($0.08) | $0.48 | 83% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Taka 4,457 ($57) | $62 | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Taka 140 ($1.80) | $6.44 | 72% |
| TOTAL | 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,198 prices entered by 279 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 44% cheaper than in Minneapolis (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Minneapolis
you would need to make just about $1,402
(Taka 109,205)
in Dhaka.