Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 18% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Dhaka | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 1,089 (12,996 Dinar) | 16,377 Dinar | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 864 (10,312 Dinar) | 7,976 Dinar | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 276 (3,299 Dinar) | 7,527 Dinar | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 104 (1,241 Dinar) | 1,756 Dinar | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 161 (1,926 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 127 (1,510 Dinar) | 1,089 Dinar | + 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 625 (7,462 Dinar) | 4,826 Dinar | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 335 (3,998 Dinar) | 1,535 Dinar | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 77 (923 Dinar) | 1,128 Dinar | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 763 (9,107 Dinar) | 4,126 Dinar | + 121% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,968 (23,491 Dinar) | 37,005 Dinar | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 119 (1,420 Dinar) | 1,819 Dinar | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 171 (2,043 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | + 51% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 22% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Dhaka | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 58,678 (700,346 Dinar) | 436,232 Dinar | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 45,208 (539,578 Dinar) | 342,512 Dinar | + 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 6,801 (81,174 Dinar) | 136,232 Dinar | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 141,138 (1,684,531 Dinar) | 485,024 Dinar | + 247% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 83,454 (996,053 Dinar) | 327,536 Dinar | + 204% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 8,781 (104,810 Dinar) | 131,884 Dinar | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,031 (12,308 Dinar) | 81,014 Dinar | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 60,260 (719,225 Dinar) | 591,884 Dinar | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 37,300 (445,183 Dinar) | 292,512 Dinar | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 913 (10,901 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 118% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 336 (4,007 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 20% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 30% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Dhaka | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,354 (40,033 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,996 (35,761 Dinar) | 51,618 Dinar | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 8,959 (106,931 Dinar) | 248,792 Dinar | - 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 8,968 (107,037 Dinar) | 118,116 Dinar | - 9% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 13% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Dhaka | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 5,179,980 (61,824,867 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 108 (1,284 Dinar) | 321 Dinar | + 300% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 3,823 (45,633 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 788 (9,401 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 77% | |||
Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 77% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Dhaka | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 826 (9,862 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 878 (10,476 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,532 (18,279 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 511 (6,096 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 205% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 699 (8,342 Dinar) | 625 Dinar | + 1235% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 767 (9,155 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 358% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 105 (1,255 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 130 (1,549 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 210% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 313 (3,730 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 63% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 57% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Dhaka | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,468 (17,523 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,021 (12,188 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,480 (41,532 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,743 (44,679 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,499 (17,893 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 258% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 953 (11,370 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 1037% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 791 (9,435 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 89% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 78,594 (938,042 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | + 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 3.05 (36 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 6,682 (79,750 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 698% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 347 (4,143 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 231% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 652 prices entered by 248 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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