- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- United Kingdom
- Dhaka
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 35% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (£1.29) | £4.63 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 422 (£3.62) | £4.93 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 155 (£1.33) | £3.67 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (£0.64) | £0.81 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (£0.90) | £2.67 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 65 (£0.56) | £1.31 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 353 (£3.02) | £5.00 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 145 (£1.24) | £2.07 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (£0.20) | £1.14 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 277 (£2.38) | £1.25 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,739 (£23) | £6 | + 271% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 99 (£0.85) | £2.25 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 45 (£0.38) | £1.00 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 59% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 31,787 (£273) | £793 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 20,952 (£180) | £1,510 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,786 (£41) | £159 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 11,000 (£94) | £1,458 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 7,250 (£62) | £397 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,560 (£31) | £250 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,984 (£17) | £23 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 42,093 (£361) | £320 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,922 (£154) | £85 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 318 (£2.73) | £6.00 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 3,898 (£33) | £11 | + 204% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 38% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,575 (£22) | £71 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,467 (£21) | £28 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,852 (£42) | £46 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,702 (£32) | £72 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 28% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,000,000 (£25,735) | £19,356 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (£0.80) | £1.24 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 950 (£8) | £32 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 514 (£4.41) | - | - | |
| 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 220 (£1.89) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 330 (£2.83) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,349 (£12) | £50 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 431 (£3.70) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 263 (£2.26) | £1.02 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 284 (£2.44) | £1.60 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 87 (£0.74) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 108 (£0.92) | £1.25 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 360 (£3.09) | £10 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 30% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,345 (£12) | £26 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 700 (£6) | £12 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,489 (£21) | £33 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,955 (£25) | £56 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 767 (£7) | £6 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 128 (£1.10) | £3.25 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 800 (£7) | £3.87 | + 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 60,951 (£523) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 225 (£1.93) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,911 (£16) | £42 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (£1.72) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,143 prices entered by 288 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00858
GBP
/
BDT
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 41% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,500
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,467
(Taka 170,956)
in Dhaka.
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