- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Japan
- Dhaka
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (¥200) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 411 (¥549) | ¥1,200 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 163 (¥218) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (¥100) | ¥168 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (¥140) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 64 (¥86) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 363 (¥486) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 147 (¥197) | ¥600 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 (¥32) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 299 (¥400) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,531 (¥3,383) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 100 (¥133) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 43 (¥58) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 31,787 (¥42,480) | ¥82,500 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 20,952 (¥28,000) | ¥85,000 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,834 (¥6,461) | ¥15,000 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 11,000 (¥14,700) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 7,250 (¥9,689) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,578 (¥4,781) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,189 (¥2,925) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 43,477 (¥58,102) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 18,096 (¥24,184) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 293 (¥392) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 590 (¥789) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,575 (¥3,441) | ¥7,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,467 (¥3,296) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,705 (¥6,287) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,875 (¥5,179) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,000,000 (¥4,009,158) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 92 (¥124) | ¥158 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 950 (¥1,270) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 595 (¥796) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 259 (¥346) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 482 (¥644) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,264 (¥1,689) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 357 (¥477) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 280 (¥374) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 317 (¥424) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 90 (¥121) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 117 (¥157) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 352 (¥470) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,062 (¥1,420) | ¥5,000 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 700 (¥935) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,663 (¥3,559) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,931 (¥3,917) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,178 (¥1,575) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 128 (¥171) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 558 (¥746) | ¥550 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 65,640 (¥87,720) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 43 (¥57) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,911 (¥2,553) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (¥267) | ¥463 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,212 prices entered by 330 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.336
JPY
/
BDT
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥246,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥208,680
(Taka 156,152)
in Dhaka.
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