Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 293 (C$4.89) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 387 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 166 (C$2.79) | C$5.78 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 79 (C$1.32) | C$1.98 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 117 (C$1.97) | C$4.18 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 52 (C$0.87) | C$3.04 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 478 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 168 (C$2.81) | C$4.24 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 28 (C$0.47) | C$3.76 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 414 (C$7) | C$3.41 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,595 (C$27) | C$19 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 105 (C$1.75) | C$2.48 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 42 (C$0.70) | C$1.93 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 74,208 (C$1,242) | C$2,136 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 38,451 (C$643) | C$1,241 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,576 (C$60) | C$133 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 42,169 (C$706) | C$1,120 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 21,314 (C$357) | C$806 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 4,588 (C$77) | C$66 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,638 (C$27) | C$54 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,807 (C$716) | C$311 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 11,201 (C$187) | C$97 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 517 (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 889 (C$15) | C$25 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,358 (C$56) | C$60 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 5,565 (C$93) | C$39 | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,837 (C$114) | C$98 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,691 (C$78) | C$117 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,682,160 (C$61,609) | C$22,935 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 97 (C$1.62) | C$1.39 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 4,024 (C$67) | C$67 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 405 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 133 (C$2.22) | C$8 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 498 (C$8) | C$22 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,000 (C$17) | C$77 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 557 (C$9) | C$6 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 159 (C$2.66) | C$3.85 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 354 (C$5.93) | C$4.28 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 77 (C$1.29) | C$3.11 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 124 (C$2.07) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 156 (C$2.62) | C$20 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,648 (C$28) | C$52 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,035 (C$17) | C$26 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,070 (C$35) | C$117 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,037 (C$34) | C$96 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,118 (C$19) | C$9 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 325 (C$5.43) | C$5.42 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 529 (C$9) | C$7 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 50,035 (C$837) | C$647 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.70 (C$0.03) | C$0.83 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,430 (C$41) | C$35 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 270 (C$4.51) | C$11 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 07, 2020.
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,344 (Taka 319,385) in Dhaka.
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