Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 342 (C$5.12) | C$20 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 440 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 239 (C$3.57) | C$5.78 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 85 (C$1.27) | C$1.98 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 114 (C$1.70) | C$4.18 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 72 (C$1.08) | C$3.17 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 394 (C$5.89) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 212 (C$3.17) | C$4.24 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 (C$0.36) | C$3.76 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 591 (C$9) | C$3.41 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,393 (C$21) | C$19 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 112 (C$1.68) | C$2.48 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 45 (C$0.67) | C$1.93 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 60,711 (C$908) | C$2,136 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,416 (C$335) | C$1,241 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,463 (C$67) | C$124 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 36,556 (C$547) | C$1,120 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 18,385 (C$275) | C$805 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 4,398 (C$66) | C$66 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 940 (C$14) | C$54 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 35,886 (C$537) | C$311 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 13,113 (C$196) | C$97 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 560 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 810 (C$12) | C$25 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,931 (C$29) | C$60 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,831 (C$42) | C$39 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 9,664 (C$145) | C$98 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 5,344 (C$80) | C$117 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,988,120 (C$44,706) | C$22,942 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 92 (C$1.38) | C$1.40 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,543 (C$23) | C$67 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 308 (C$4.60) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 247 (C$3.70) | C$8 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 564 (C$8) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,045 (C$16) | C$77 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 439 (C$7) | C$6 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 216 (C$3.24) | C$3.85 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 483 (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 91 (C$1.36) | C$3.16 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 119 (C$1.78) | C$2.46 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 234 (C$3.50) | C$20 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,363 (C$20) | C$51 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 956 (C$14) | C$27 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,040 (C$31) | C$135 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,629 (C$39) | C$96 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 966 (C$14) | C$10 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 291 (C$4.35) | C$5.42 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 603 (C$9) | C$7 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 51,847 (C$776) | C$647 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.77 (C$0.03) | C$0.83 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,009 (C$15) | C$37 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 269 (C$4.03) | C$11 | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 493 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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