- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- India
- Dhaka
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 61% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (₨120) | ₨135 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 447 (₨356) | ₨150 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 180 (₨144) | ₨100 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 76 (₨60) | ₨46 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (₨83) | ₨55 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 53 (₨42) | ₨27 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 403 (₨321) | ₨327 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 147 (₨117) | ₨103 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (₨18) | ₨12 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 283 (₨225) | ₨87 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,807 (₨1,440) | ₨820 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 100 (₨80) | ₨73 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 46 (₨37) | ₨23 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 53% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 31,787 (₨25,331) | ₨12,219 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 20,952 (₨16,696) | ₨12,849 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,589 (₨3,657) | ₨1,099 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 11,000 (₨8,766) | ₨10,000 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 7,250 (₨5,778) | ₨5,000 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,586 (₨2,857) | ₨1,605 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,877 (₨1,496) | ₨525 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 43,505 (₨34,669) | ₨52,348 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,096 (₨12,030) | ₨7,470 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 347 (₨277) | ₨220 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 144 (₨115) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 14% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,575 (₨2,052) | ₨1,846 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,467 (₨1,966) | ₨2,741 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,468 (₨5,154) | ₨3,488 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,319 (₨2,645) | ₨2,747 | - 4% | |
| 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 (₨2,390,692) | ₨2,100,000 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 92 (₨73) | ₨28 | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 950 (₨757) | ₨900 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 494 (₨394) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 23% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 194 (₨155) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 340 (₨271) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 736 (₨587) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 376 (₨300) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 266 (₨212) | ₨50 | + 324% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 296 (₨236) | ₨160 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 74 (₨59) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 (₨80) | ₨48 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 284 (₨226) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 22% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,183 (₨943) | ₨500 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 700 (₨558) | ₨250 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,105 (₨881) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,006 (₨2,396) | ₨1,000 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,135 (₨905) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 128 (₨102) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 267 (₨213) | ₨100 | + 113% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Taka 55,124 (₨43,928) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.44 (₨1.95) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,911 (₨1,523) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (₨159) | ₨200 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,296 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 30% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨42,911
(Taka 53,847)
in Dhaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨33,000
in Alwar.
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