Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 226 (C$3.35) | C$20 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 360 (C$5.33) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 206 (C$3.04) | C$5.78 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 78 (C$1.15) | C$1.98 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (C$1.56) | C$4.18 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 56 (C$0.82) | C$3.04 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 415 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 163 (C$2.42) | C$4.24 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 28 (C$0.42) | C$3.76 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 479 (C$7) | C$3.41 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,511 (C$22) | C$19 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 102 (C$1.51) | C$2.48 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 46 (C$0.68) | C$1.93 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 69,067 (C$1,023) | C$2,136 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 34,445 (C$510) | C$1,241 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,363 (C$65) | C$133 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 42,478 (C$629) | C$1,120 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 22,513 (C$334) | C$806 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 4,148 (C$61) | C$66 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,011 (C$15) | C$54 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 38,696 (C$573) | C$311 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,588 (C$216) | C$97 | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 482 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 810 (C$12) | C$25 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,181 (C$32) | C$60 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,365 (C$35) | C$39 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,845 (C$101) | C$98 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,168 (C$62) | C$117 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,078,280 (C$45,607) | C$22,942 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (C$1.39) | C$1.39 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,335 (C$35) | C$67 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 343 (C$5.08) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 158 (C$2.35) | C$8 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 490 (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,045 (C$15) | C$77 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 416 (C$6) | C$6 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 216 (C$3.21) | C$3.85 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 388 (C$5.75) | C$4.28 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 85 (C$1.26) | C$3.11 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 104 (C$1.54) | C$2.46 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 212 (C$3.14) | C$20 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,218 (C$18) | C$52 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 933 (C$14) | C$26 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,141 (C$32) | C$117 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,131 (C$32) | C$96 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 812 (C$12) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 291 (C$4.30) | C$5.42 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 649 (C$10) | C$7 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 51,847 (C$768) | C$647 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 6.00 (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,531 (C$23) | C$35 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 260 (C$3.85) | C$11 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 840 prices entered by 237 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,846 (Taka 259,603) in Dhaka.
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