- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- India
- Dhaka
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 62% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (₨122) | ₨135 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 409 (₨332) | ₨150 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 158 (₨128) | ₨100 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (₨61) | ₨46 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (₨85) | ₨50 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 63 (₨51) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 366 (₨297) | ₨327 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 147 (₨119) | ₨102 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 (₨19) | ₨12 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 284 (₨230) | ₨92 | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,640 (₨2,143) | ₨820 | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 99 (₨80) | ₨73 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 43 (₨35) | ₨23 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 34% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 31,787 (₨25,802) | ₨17,200 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 20,952 (₨17,007) | ₨12,875 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,950 (₨4,018) | ₨2,600 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 11,000 (₨8,929) | ₨16,000 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 7,250 (₨5,885) | ₨10,000 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 4,012 (₨3,257) | ₨1,605 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,020 (₨1,640) | ₨525 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 42,056 (₨34,138) | ₨45,000 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 18,397 (₨14,933) | ₨7,470 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 314 (₨255) | ₨220 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 542 (₨440) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 17% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,575 (₨2,090) | ₨1,846 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,467 (₨2,002) | ₨2,741 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,822 (₨3,914) | ₨3,488 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,787 (₨3,074) | ₨2,747 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 21% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,000,000 (₨2,435,140) | ₨2,100,000 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (₨76) | ₨28 | + 172% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 950 (₨771) | ₨900 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 603 (₨489) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 22% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 223 (₨181) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 346 (₨281) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,258 (₨1,021) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 431 (₨350) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 263 (₨214) | ₨50 | + 327% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 290 (₨235) | ₨160 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 89 (₨72) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 110 (₨89) | ₨48 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 347 (₨282) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 40% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,175 (₨953) | ₨500 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 700 (₨568) | ₨250 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,781 (₨2,258) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,898 (₨2,352) | ₨1,000 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 808 (₨656) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 128 (₨104) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 555 (₨450) | ₨100 | + 350% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 64,588 (₨52,427) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 23 (₨18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,911 (₨1,551) | ₨1,000 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (₨162) | ₨200 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,098 prices entered by 298 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 32% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨64,485
(Taka 79,443)
in Dhaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨49,000
in Alwar.
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