- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- India
- Dhaka
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 39% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (₨131) | ₨349 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 419 (₨367) | ₨315 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 165 (₨145) | ₨92 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (₨66) | ₨41 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (₨92) | ₨50 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 64 (₨56) | ₨40 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 368 (₨322) | ₨228 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 145 (₨127) | ₨84 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 (₨21) | ₨32 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 299 (₨262) | ₨124 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,531 (₨2,216) | ₨990 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 100 (₨87) | ₨63 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 42 (₨37) | ₨25 | + 51% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 5% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 31,787 (₨27,830) | ₨33,553 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 20,952 (₨18,344) | ₨7,500 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,834 (₨4,233) | ₨4,669 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 11,000 (₨9,631) | ₨21,203 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 7,250 (₨6,347) | ₨25,000 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,578 (₨3,133) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,189 (₨1,917) | ₨1,269 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 43,477 (₨38,065) | ₨41,000 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 18,096 (₨15,843) | ₨8,000 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 293 (₨256) | ₨200 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 590 (₨517) | ₨500 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 24% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,575 (₨2,254) | ₨2,480 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,467 (₨2,160) | ₨2,891 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,705 (₨4,119) | ₨5,358 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,875 (₨3,393) | ₨4,949 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 29% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,000,000 (₨2,626,531) | ₨605,082 | + 334% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 92 (₨81) | ₨91 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 950 (₨832) | ₨1,790 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 595 (₨521) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 1% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 259 (₨227) | ₨545 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 482 (₨422) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,264 (₨1,107) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 357 (₨312) | ₨248 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 280 (₨245) | ₨206 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 317 (₨278) | ₨200 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 90 (₨79) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 117 (₨103) | ₨73 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 352 (₨308) | ₨154 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 27% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,062 (₨930) | ₨1,355 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 700 (₨613) | ₨471 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,663 (₨2,332) | ₨656 | + 255% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,931 (₨2,566) | ₨2,179 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,178 (₨1,032) | ₨328 | + 214% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 128 (₨112) | ₨205 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 558 (₨488) | ₨153 | + 219% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 65,640 (₨57,468) | ₨35,850 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 43 (₨37) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,911 (₨1,673) | ₨1,719 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (₨175) | ₨252 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,247 prices entered by 339 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 17% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨120,443
(Taka 137,569)
in Dhaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨103,000
in Amritsar.
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