Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 386 (£2.77) | £15 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 409 (£2.94) | £5.39 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 206 (£1.48) | £2.54 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 89 (£0.64) | £1.13 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 183 (£1.32) | £2.28 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 157 (£1.12) | £1.79 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 297 (£2.13) | £2.69 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 244 (£1.75) | £1.84 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 61 (£0.44) | £0.85 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 469 (£3.37) | £1.60 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,750 (£13) | £7 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 135 (£0.97) | £1.61 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 53 (£0.38) | £1.12 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 38,021 (£273) | £1,144 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 26,922 (£193) | £904 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,712 (£34) | £297 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 61,660 (£443) | £569 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 34,191 (£246) | £453 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 4,811 (£35) | £125 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 826 (£5.93) | £25 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 45,950 (£330) | £386 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 21,367 (£153) | £110 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 620 (£4.45) | £7 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 720 (£5.17) | £12 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 34% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,772 (£13) | £44 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,590 (£26) | £26 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,190 (£30) | £54 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,655 (£26) | £74 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,736,670 (£26,844) | £24,333 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 134 (£0.97) | £1.62 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,563 (£18) | £89 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 516 (£3.71) | £15 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 294 (£2.11) | £3.03 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 766 (£5.50) | £4.55 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,355 (£10) | £62 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 511 (£3.67) | £2.75 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 247 (£1.77) | £1.32 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 561 (£4.03) | £3.71 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 101 (£0.72) | £1.73 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 167 (£1.20) | £1.61 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 356 (£2.55) | £13 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,160 (£8) | £31 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,190 (£9) | £15 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,021 (£15) | £62 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 4,582 (£33) | £50 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 356 (£2.56) | £8 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 240 (£1.73) | £2.86 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 489 (£3.51) | £3.20 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 43,807 (£315) | £389 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.19 (£0.02) | £0.09 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 6,950 (£50) | £32 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 302 (£2.17) | £13 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 794 prices entered by 285 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
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