Cost of living in Dinajpur (Bangladesh) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 68% | |||
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| Food in Dinajpur (Bangladesh) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dinajpur | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 250 (C$3.08) | C$22 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 175 (C$2.15) | C$10 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 140 (C$1.72) | C$5.78 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 56 (C$0.69) | C$1.97 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 186 (C$2.29) | C$4.31 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 50 (C$0.62) | C$3.89 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 300 (C$3.69) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 139 (C$1.71) | C$4.59 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 20 (C$0.25) | C$3.65 | - 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 250 (C$3.08) | C$3.41 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$19 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 110 (C$1.35) | C$2.55 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 40 (C$0.49) | C$2.11 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Dinajpur (Bangladesh) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dinajpur | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 20,000 (C$246) | C$2,291 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$1,332 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 2,000 (C$25) | C$124 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | C$1,235 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$875 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,000 (C$37) | C$68 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 800 (C$10) | C$54 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 40,000 (C$492) | C$311 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 8,000 (C$98) | C$140 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 300 (C$3.69) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Dinajpur (Bangladesh) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,000 (C$25) | C$57 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 4,000 (C$49) | C$41 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,000 (C$62) | C$105 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 5,000 (C$62) | C$117 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Dinajpur (Bangladesh) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dinajpur | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 1,500,000 (C$18,458) | C$22,942 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 121 (C$1.49) | C$1.66 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,000 (C$12) | C$67 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Dinajpur (Bangladesh) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 240 (C$2.95) | C$8 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 360 (C$4.43) | C$22 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 110 (C$1.35) | C$6 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 125 (C$1.54) | C$4.17 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 350 (C$4.31) | C$4.59 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 66 (C$0.81) | C$3.11 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 71 (C$0.88) | C$2.78 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$20 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Dinajpur (Bangladesh) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dinajpur | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,000 (C$12) | C$53 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 500 (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,000 (C$25) | C$96 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,500 (C$18) | C$10 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 200 (C$2.46) | C$4.71 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 250 (C$3.08) | C$7 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 30,000 (C$369) | C$647 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 500 (C$6) | C$37 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 280 (C$3.45) | C$11 | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
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These prices were last updated on June 14, 2023.
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