- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- India
- Dhaka
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 65% 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 461 (₨368) | ₨150 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 193 (₨155) | ₨100 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (₨60) | ₨46 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (₨84) | ₨55 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 52 (₨41) | ₨27 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 403 (₨322) | ₨327 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 146 (₨117) | ₨103 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (₨18) | ₨12 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 315 (₨252) | ₨87 | + 188% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,798 (₨1,437) | ₨820 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 100 (₨80) | ₨73 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 46 (₨37) | ₨23 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 58% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 31,787 (₨25,403) | ₨12,219 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 20,952 (₨16,744) | ₨12,849 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,532 (₨3,622) | ₨1,099 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 11,000 (₨8,791) | ₨10,000 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 7,250 (₨5,794) | ₨5,000 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,895 (₨3,113) | ₨1,605 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,955 (₨1,562) | ₨525 | + 198% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 44,439 (₨35,513) | ₨52,348 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 16,402 (₨13,107) | ₨7,470 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 349 (₨279) | ₨220 | + 27% | |
| 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 (₨2,058) | ₨1,846 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,467 (₨1,971) | ₨2,741 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,356 (₨5,080) | ₨3,488 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,502 (₨2,799) | ₨2,747 | + 2% | |
| 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 (₨2,397,468) | ₨2,100,000 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 89 (₨71) | ₨28 | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 950 (₨759) | ₨900 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 468 (₨374) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 30% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 221 (₨177) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 418 (₨334) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 793 (₨634) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 373 (₨298) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 303 (₨242) | ₨50 | + 384% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 372 (₨297) | ₨160 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 74 (₨59) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 106 (₨85) | ₨48 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 284 (₨227) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 23% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,159 (₨926) | ₨500 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 700 (₨559) | ₨250 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 991 (₨792) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,057 (₨2,443) | ₨1,000 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,135 (₨907) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 128 (₨102) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 267 (₨213) | ₨100 | + 113% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Taka 14,942 (₨11,941) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.47 (₨1.97) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,911 (₨1,527) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (₨160) | ₨200 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,113 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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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 ₨47,661
(Taka 59,639)
in Dhaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨36,000
in Alwar.
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