- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- India
- Dhaka
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh vs Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 48% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 394 (₨335) | ₨349 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 444 (₨377) | ₨315 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 223 (₨189) | ₨127 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (₨64) | ₨41 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 101 (₨86) | ₨54 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 55 (₨46) | ₨40 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 347 (₨295) | ₨228 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 148 (₨125) | ₨84 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 25 (₨21) | ₨32 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 338 (₨288) | ₨133 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,477 (₨2,106) | ₨1,055 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 101 (₨85) | ₨65 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 47 (₨40) | ₨26 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 20% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 45,384 (₨38,585) | ₨30,669 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 35,942 (₨30,557) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,096 (₨3,482) | ₨4,669 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 50,238 (₨42,712) | ₨21,203 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 27,755 (₨23,597) | ₨25,000 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 2,816 (₨2,394) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,933 (₨1,643) | ₨1,262 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 41,546 (₨35,322) | ₨41,000 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,485 (₨12,315) | ₨8,000 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 271 (₨230) | ₨200 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 561 (₨477) | ₨500 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 22% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,240 (₨1,904) | ₨2,480 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,636 (₨2,241) | ₨2,891 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,575 (₨4,740) | ₨5,358 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,226 (₨3,593) | ₨4,949 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 43% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,594,170 (₨3,055,728) | ₨605,082 | + 405% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 91 (₨77) | ₨89 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,303 (₨1,958) | ₨2,509 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 497 (₨423) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 4% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 325 (₨277) | ₨545 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 480 (₨408) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,210 (₨1,028) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 303 (₨258) | ₨248 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 290 (₨246) | ₨206 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 381 (₨324) | ₨200 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 91 (₨77) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 116 (₨98) | ₨73 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 322 (₨273) | ₨154 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 30% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,257 (₨1,068) | ₨1,297 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 775 (₨659) | ₨471 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,542 (₨3,011) | ₨656 | + 359% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,863 (₨2,434) | ₨2,179 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 964 (₨819) | ₨328 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 339 (₨288) | ₨205 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 491 (₨418) | ₨153 | + 173% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 64,105 (₨54,502) | ₨35,850 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 23 (₨19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,443 (₨2,077) | ₨1,719 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 233 (₨198) | ₨252 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,109 prices entered by 341 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 29% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨107,386
(Taka 126,308)
in Dhaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨83,000
in Amritsar.
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