Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 63% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 57% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 57% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 329 (kr21) | kr131 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 507 (kr33) | kr77 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 188 (kr12) | kr38 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 93 (kr5.98) | kr11 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 132 (kr8) | kr29 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 85 (kr5.46) | kr21 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 370 (kr24) | kr40 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 226 (kr15) | kr17 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 35 (kr2.27) | kr11 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 408 (kr26) | kr8 | + 209% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,346 (kr86) | kr72 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 109 (kr7) | kr21 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 78 (kr5.03) | kr13 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 68% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 43,527 (kr2,795) | kr11,583 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,132 (kr1,421) | kr9,449 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,282 (kr275) | kr848 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 22,995 (kr1,476) | kr8,388 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 16,953 (kr1,088) | kr6,707 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 10,486 (kr673) | kr587 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,208 (kr78) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 34,074 (kr2,188) | kr2,600 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,319 (kr1,112) | kr552 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 554 (kr36) | kr61 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 772 (kr50) | kr131 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 54% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,093 (kr199) | kr736 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,831 (kr182) | kr300 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 8,198 (kr526) | kr906 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,398 (kr282) | kr1,028 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 67% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,575,770 (kr229,583) | kr286,083 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 102 (kr7) | kr14 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,603 (kr103) | kr613 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 453 (kr29) | kr320 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 54% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 303 (kr19) | kr35 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 493 (kr32) | kr82 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,238 (kr79) | kr500 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 453 (kr29) | kr37 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 250 (kr16) | kr19 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 489 (kr31) | kr18 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 91 (kr5.83) | kr11 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 95 (kr6) | kr16 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 306 (kr20) | kr217 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 62% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,422 (kr91) | kr369 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 941 (kr60) | kr219 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,048 (kr131) | kr698 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,983 (kr127) | kr637 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 890 (kr57) | kr86 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 229 (kr15) | kr48 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 593 (kr38) | kr47 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 51,847 (kr3,329) | kr3,682 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.92 (kr0.12) | kr0.94 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,696 (kr109) | kr196 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 276 (kr18) | kr50 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 539 prices entered by 234 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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