- Cost of Living
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- Dhaka
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Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
Food | + 71% | |||
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Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 71% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (₨120) | ₨135 | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 422 (₨337) | ₨150 | + 125% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 155 (₨124) | ₨100 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (₨60) | ₨46 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (₨84) | ₨55 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 65 (₨52) | ₨27 | + 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 353 (₨282) | ₨327 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 145 (₨116) | ₨103 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (₨19) | ₨12 | + 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 277 (₨221) | ₨87 | + 153% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,739 (₨2,187) | ₨820 | + 167% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 99 (₨79) | ₨73 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 45 (₨36) | ₨23 | + 58% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 63% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 31,787 (₨25,380) | ₨11,494 | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 20,952 (₨16,729) | ₨12,849 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,786 (₨3,822) | ₨1,099 | + 248% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 11,000 (₨8,783) | ₨10,000 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 7,250 (₨5,789) | ₨5,000 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,560 (₨2,843) | ₨1,605 | + 77% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,984 (₨1,584) | ₨525 | + 202% | |
40” flat screen TV | Taka 42,093 (₨33,609) | ₨52,348 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,922 (₨14,310) | ₨7,470 | + 92% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 318 (₨254) | ₨220 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 3,898 (₨3,112) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 18% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,575 (₨2,056) | ₨1,846 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,467 (₨1,970) | ₨2,741 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,852 (₨3,874) | ₨3,488 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,702 (₨2,955) | ₨2,747 | + 8% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 19% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,000,000 (₨2,395,368) | ₨2,100,000 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (₨75) | ₨28 | + 167% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 950 (₨759) | ₨900 | - 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 514 (₨410) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 20% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 220 (₨176) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 330 (₨263) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,349 (₨1,077) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 431 (₨344) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 263 (₨210) | ₨50 | + 320% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 284 (₨227) | ₨160 | + 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 87 (₨69) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 108 (₨86) | ₨48 | + 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 360 (₨287) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 48% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,345 (₨1,074) | ₨500 | + 115% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 700 (₨559) | ₨250 | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,489 (₨1,988) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,955 (₨2,359) | ₨1,000 | + 136% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 767 (₨612) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 128 (₨102) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 800 (₨638) | ₨100 | + 538% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 60,951 (₨48,666) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 225 (₨180) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,911 (₨1,526) | ₨1,000 | + 53% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (₨160) | ₨200 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 37% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨46,653
(Taka 58,429)
in Dhaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨34,000
in Alwar.
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