- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- United Kingdom
- Dhaka
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 33% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (£1.38) | £5.25 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 428 (£3.95) | £5.00 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 167 (£1.54) | £3.39 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 74 (£0.68) | £0.73 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (£0.96) | £2.69 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 50 (£0.46) | £1.31 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 431 (£3.97) | £3.00 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 145 (£1.34) | £1.80 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (£0.21) | £1.14 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 273 (£2.52) | £0.99 | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,807 (£17) | £6 | + 176% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 99 (£0.92) | £2.20 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 46 (£0.42) | £0.95 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 73% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 31,787 (£293) | £723 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 20,952 (£193) | £1,510 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,685 (£43) | £311 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 11,000 (£101) | £575 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 7,250 (£67) | £397 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,586 (£33) | £250 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,946 (£18) | £23 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 43,171 (£398) | £320 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,096 (£139) | £85 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 349 (£3.21) | £6.00 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 144 (£1.33) | £12 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 32% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,575 (£24) | £71 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,467 (£23) | £28 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,468 (£60) | £46 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,319 (£31) | £72 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 29% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,000,000 (£27,664) | £19,356 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 92 (£0.85) | £1.29 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 950 (£9) | £35 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 494 (£4.56) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 32% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 194 (£1.79) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 340 (£3.13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 736 (£7) | £50 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 376 (£3.47) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 266 (£2.45) | £1.02 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 296 (£2.73) | £1.60 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 74 (£0.68) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 (£0.93) | £1.25 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 284 (£2.62) | £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 1,183 (£11) | £26 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 700 (£6) | £12 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,105 (£10) | £33 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,006 (£28) | £56 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,135 (£10) | £6 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 128 (£1.18) | £3.25 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 267 (£2.46) | £3.87 | - 36% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Taka 56,833 (£524) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.96 (£0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,911 (£18) | £42 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (£1.84) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,354 prices entered by 214 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
BDT
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 46% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,400
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,301
(Taka 141,123)
in Dhaka.
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