- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Canada
- Dhaka
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (C$2.33) | C$14 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 461 (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 193 (C$3.00) | C$6 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (C$1.16) | C$2.38 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (C$1.62) | C$4.08 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 52 (C$0.80) | C$2.62 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 403 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 146 (C$2.26) | C$3.73 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (C$0.35) | C$2.90 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 315 (C$4.88) | C$2.89 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,798 (C$28) | C$16 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 100 (C$1.54) | C$2.31 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 46 (C$0.71) | C$1.76 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 31,787 (C$493) | C$1,186 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 20,952 (C$325) | C$982 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,703 (C$73) | C$117 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 11,000 (C$171) | C$919 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 7,250 (C$112) | C$695 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,895 (C$60) | C$64 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,955 (C$30) | C$39 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 44,439 (C$689) | C$392 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 16,402 (C$254) | C$111 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 349 (C$5.42) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 144 (C$2.24) | C$26 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,575 (C$40) | C$61 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,467 (C$38) | C$41 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,356 (C$99) | C$95 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,502 (C$54) | C$87 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,000,000 (C$46,527) | C$22,684 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 89 (C$1.38) | C$1.19 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 950 (C$15) | C$47 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 468 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 221 (C$3.43) | C$8 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 418 (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 793 (C$12) | C$85 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 373 (C$5.79) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 303 (C$4.70) | C$3.90 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 372 (C$5.77) | C$3.90 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 74 (C$1.14) | C$3.21 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 106 (C$1.65) | C$2.46 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 284 (C$4.41) | C$19 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,159 (C$18) | C$43 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 700 (C$11) | C$27 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 991 (C$15) | C$84 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,057 (C$47) | C$93 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,135 (C$18) | C$9 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 128 (C$1.99) | C$5.44 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 267 (C$4.14) | C$5.57 | - 26% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Taka 14,942 (C$232) | C$141 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.47 (C$0.04) | C$2.00 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,911 (C$30) | C$34 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (C$3.10) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,142 prices entered by 186 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,712
(Taka 110,365)
in Dhaka.
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