- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Canada
- Dhaka
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (C$2.31) | C$15 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 422 (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 155 (C$2.38) | C$5.69 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (C$1.15) | C$2.17 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (C$1.61) | C$4.84 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 65 (C$1.00) | C$2.90 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 353 (C$5.43) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 145 (C$2.23) | C$4.00 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (C$0.36) | C$3.31 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 277 (C$4.27) | C$3.07 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,739 (C$42) | C$16 | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 99 (C$1.52) | C$2.51 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 45 (C$0.69) | C$2.07 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 31,787 (C$489) | C$1,576 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 20,952 (C$323) | C$1,122 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,786 (C$74) | C$109 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 11,000 (C$169) | C$1,019 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 7,250 (C$112) | C$774 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,560 (C$55) | C$66 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,984 (C$31) | C$40 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 42,093 (C$648) | C$377 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,922 (C$276) | C$98 | + 180% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 318 (C$4.89) | C$9 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 3,898 (C$60) | C$23 | + 159% | |
| 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$40) | C$59 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,467 (C$38) | C$40 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,852 (C$75) | C$93 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,702 (C$57) | C$92 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,000,000 (C$46,178) | C$22,749 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (C$1.44) | C$1.26 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 950 (C$15) | C$65 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 514 (C$8) | C$31 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 220 (C$3.38) | C$8 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 330 (C$5.08) | C$20 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,349 (C$21) | C$96 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 431 (C$7) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 263 (C$4.05) | C$3.72 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 284 (C$4.37) | C$2.83 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 87 (C$1.34) | C$3.09 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 108 (C$1.66) | C$2.46 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 360 (C$5.54) | C$19 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,345 (C$21) | C$46 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 700 (C$11) | C$26 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,489 (C$38) | C$101 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,955 (C$45) | C$87 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 767 (C$12) | C$9 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 128 (C$1.97) | C$5.53 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 800 (C$12) | C$5.67 | + 117% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 60,951 (C$938) | C$549 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 225 (C$3.46) | C$1.04 | + 232% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,911 (C$29) | C$35 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (C$3.08) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,329 prices entered by 298 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,792
(Taka 246,335)
in Dhaka.
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