- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- United Kingdom
- Dhaka
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 28% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (£1.47) | £5.56 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 446 (£4.36) | £5.33 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 189 (£1.85) | £3.39 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (£0.73) | £0.73 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (£1.02) | £2.69 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 52 (£0.50) | £1.31 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 372 (£3.64) | £3.00 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 143 (£1.40) | £1.80 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (£0.22) | £1.14 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 315 (£3.08) | £0.99 | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,798 (£18) | £6 | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 100 (£0.97) | £2.20 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 45 (£0.44) | £0.95 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 72% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 31,787 (£311) | £1,238 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 20,952 (£205) | £1,048 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,905 (£48) | £272 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 11,000 (£108) | £600 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 7,250 (£71) | £450 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,540 (£35) | £250 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,956 (£19) | £23 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 45,077 (£441) | £359 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 16,997 (£166) | £85 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 365 (£3.57) | £6.00 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 144 (£1.41) | £12 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 26% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,575 (£25) | £71 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,467 (£24) | £28 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,021 (£59) | £46 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,645 (£36) | £72 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 27% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,000,000 (£29,336) | £19,773 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 88 (£0.86) | £1.32 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 950 (£9) | £35 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 368 (£3.60) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 19% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 217 (£2.12) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 385 (£3.77) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 792 (£8) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 360 (£3.52) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 314 (£3.07) | £1.02 | + 203% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 382 (£3.74) | £1.60 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 77 (£0.76) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 97 (£0.95) | £1.25 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 264 (£2.58) | £10 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 35% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 979 (£10) | £26 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 700 (£7) | £12 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,062 (£10) | £33 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,929 (£29) | £56 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,135 (£11) | £6 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 128 (£1.25) | £3.25 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 267 (£2.61) | £3.87 | - 32% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Taka 14,942 (£146) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.47 (£0.02) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,911 (£19) | £42 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (£1.96) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,136 prices entered by 177 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
BDT
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 43% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,300
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,880
(Taka 192,267)
in Dhaka.
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