Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 56% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 56% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 259 (kr14) | kr125 | - 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 529 (kr28) | kr72 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 219 (kr12) | kr37 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 90 (kr4.77) | kr11 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 150 (kr8) | kr31 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 78 (kr4.11) | kr25 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 464 (kr25) | kr52 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 307 (kr16) | kr18 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 60 (kr3.17) | kr11 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 406 (kr21) | kr13 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,542 (kr82) | kr81 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 136 (kr7) | kr19 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 72 (kr3.82) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 57% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 40,565 (kr2,146) | kr10,293 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,901 (kr1,212) | kr7,078 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,481 (kr237) | kr1,303 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 35,164 (kr1,860) | kr6,025 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 25,324 (kr1,340) | kr4,137 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,692 (kr195) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,288 (kr68) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,116 (kr2,228) | kr3,019 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,907 (kr842) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 681 (kr36) | kr52 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 712 (kr38) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 69% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,139 (kr113) | kr781 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,480 (kr131) | kr237 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,139 (kr272) | kr597 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,340 (kr230) | kr1,050 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 62% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,658,440 (kr193,559) | kr313,684 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 110 (kr5.81) | kr12 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,176 (kr115) | kr388 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 491 (kr26) | kr266 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 345 (kr18) | kr58 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 512 (kr27) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,504 (kr80) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 563 (kr30) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 255 (kr14) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 547 (kr29) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 108 (kr5.70) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 108 (kr5.69) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 324 (kr17) | kr181 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 51% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,472 (kr78) | kr380 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 970 (kr51) | kr219 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,203 (kr117) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 (kr190) | kr622 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 762 (kr40) | kr73 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 (kr13) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 589 (kr31) | kr33 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 42,611 (kr2,254) | kr2,962 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 10 (kr0.53) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,160 (kr114) | kr255 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 325 (kr17) | kr47 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 367 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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