- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Canada
- Dhaka
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (C$2.26) | C$14 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 450 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 177 (C$2.67) | C$5.67 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (C$1.14) | C$2.40 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (C$1.57) | C$4.13 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 52 (C$0.79) | C$2.54 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 403 (C$6) | C$9 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 147 (C$2.21) | C$3.55 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (C$0.34) | C$3.02 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 283 (C$4.25) | C$2.26 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,807 (C$27) | C$15 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 100 (C$1.50) | C$2.18 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 46 (C$0.69) | C$1.87 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 31,787 (C$478) | C$1,186 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 20,952 (C$315) | C$982 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,589 (C$69) | C$104 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 11,000 (C$166) | C$919 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 7,250 (C$109) | C$695 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,586 (C$54) | C$64 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,877 (C$28) | C$39 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 43,505 (C$655) | C$393 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,096 (C$227) | C$111 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 347 (C$5.23) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 144 (C$2.17) | C$25 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,575 (C$39) | C$61 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,467 (C$37) | C$41 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,468 (C$97) | C$95 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,319 (C$50) | C$87 | - 42% | |
| 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 3,000,000 (C$45,138) | C$23,851 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 92 (C$1.38) | C$1.19 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 950 (C$14) | C$47 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 494 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 194 (C$2.92) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 340 (C$5.11) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 736 (C$11) | C$85 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 376 (C$5.66) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 266 (C$4.00) | C$2.88 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 296 (C$4.46) | C$3.82 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 74 (C$1.11) | C$3.16 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 (C$1.51) | C$2.53 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 284 (C$4.28) | C$19 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,183 (C$18) | C$45 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 700 (C$11) | C$26 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,105 (C$17) | C$84 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,006 (C$45) | C$89 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,135 (C$17) | C$9 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 128 (C$1.93) | C$5.72 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 267 (C$4.02) | C$5.43 | - 26% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Taka 55,124 (C$829) | C$850 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.44 (C$0.04) | C$1.04 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,911 (C$29) | C$34 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (C$3.01) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,996
(Taka 132,664)
in Dhaka.
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