- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Serbia
- Dhaka
- Niš
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Niš (Serbia)
| Food | 30% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 30% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Taka 489 (539 Дин.) | 675 Дин. | 20% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 366 (404 Дин.) | 353 Дин. | 14% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Taka 143 (158 Дин.) | 287 Дин. | 45% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 66 (73 Дин.) | 72 Дин. | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 112 (123 Дин.) | 152 Дин. | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 51 (56 Дин.) | 97 Дин. | 42% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 295 (325 Дин.) | 163 Дин. | 99% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 127 (140 Дин.) | 57 Дин. | 148% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 40 (44 Дин.) | 90 Дин. | 51% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Taka 264 (291 Дин.) | 49 Дин. | 495% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,143 (2,365 Дин.) | 293 Дин. | 706% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 95 (105 Дин.) | 102 Дин. | 3% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 75 (83 Дин.) | 40 Дин. | 109% |
| Housing | 45% | ||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 45% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Taka 33,125 (36,548 Дин.) | 23,333 Дин. | 57% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,250 (3,586 Дин.) | 6,125 Дин. | 41% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Taka 3,671 (4,051 Дин.) | 1,800 Дин. | 125% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 65,000 (71,717 Дин.) | 69,970 Дин. | 2% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Taka 13,173 (14,534 Дин.) | 6,000 Дин. | 142% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 281 (310 Дин.) | 570 Дин. | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 163 (179 Дин.) | - | - |
| Clothes | 59% | ||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 59% cheaper than in Niš (Serbia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Taka 3,583 (3,954 Дин.) | 7,333 Дин. | 46% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Taka 2,357 (2,601 Дин.) | 7,000 Дин. | 63% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Taka 4,000 (4,413 Дин.) | 10,000 Дин. | 56% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Taka 2,500 (2,758 Дин.) | 7,000 Дин. | 61% |
| Transportation | 3% | ||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 3% cheaper than in Niš (Serbia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,533,330 (2,795,135 Дин.) | 2,245,300 Дин. | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 62 (68 Дин.) | 130 Дин. | 48% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,843 (2,033 Дин.) | 2,228 Дин. | 9% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Taka 288 (318 Дин.) | 385 Дин. | 18% |
| Personal Care | 44% | ||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 44% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Taka 441 (487 Дин.) | 275 Дин. | 77% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 286 (316 Дин.) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 246 (271 Дин.) | 120 Дин. | 126% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 389 (429 Дин.) | 370 Дин. | 16% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 83 (91 Дин.) | 75 Дин. | 22% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 80 (88 Дин.) | 210 Дин. | 58% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 389 (429 Дин.) | 300 Дин. | 43% |
| Entertainment | 68% | ||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 68% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,043 (1,151 Дин.) | 700 Дин. | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 364 (402 Дин.) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 900 (993 Дин.) | 600 Дин. | 66% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Taka 3,786 (4,177 Дин.) | 1,500 Дин. | 178% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 457 (504 Дин.) | 237 Дин. | 113% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 179 (197 Дин.) | 87 Дин. | 127% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Taka 301 (333 Дин.) | 100 Дин. | 233% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Taka 16,428 (18,126 Дин.) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 6.15 (6.79 Дин.) | 7.50 Дин. | 10% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Taka 4,457 (4,918 Дин.) | 1,050 Дин. | 368% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Taka 140 (154 Дин.) | 175 Дин. | 12% |
| TOTAL | 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,107 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least 91,127 Дин.
(Taka 82,592)
in Dhaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
78,125 Дин.
in Niš.