- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- India
- Dhaka
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 28% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (₨120) | ₨349 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 419 (₨334) | ₨315 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 156 (₨124) | ₨94 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (₨60) | ₨41 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (₨83) | ₨52 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 65 (₨52) | ₨41 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 351 (₨280) | ₨228 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 145 (₨115) | ₨87 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (₨19) | ₨35 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 276 (₨220) | ₨119 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,719 (₨2,168) | ₨809 | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 99 (₨79) | ₨65 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 45 (₨36) | ₨25 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 34% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 31,787 (₨25,348) | ₨33,553 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 20,952 (₨16,708) | ₨7,500 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,786 (₨3,817) | ₨4,669 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 11,000 (₨8,772) | ₨21,203 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 7,250 (₨5,781) | ₨25,000 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,560 (₨2,839) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,984 (₨1,582) | ₨1,269 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 42,093 (₨33,566) | ₨41,000 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,922 (₨14,292) | ₨8,000 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 318 (₨253) | ₨200 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 3,898 (₨3,108) | ₨500 | + 522% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 30% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,575 (₨2,053) | ₨2,480 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,467 (₨1,967) | ₨2,891 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,852 (₨3,870) | ₨5,358 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,702 (₨2,952) | ₨4,949 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 22% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,000,000 (₨2,392,294) | ₨605,082 | + 295% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (₨75) | ₨91 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 950 (₨758) | ₨1,790 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 514 (₨410) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 6% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 220 (₨175) | ₨545 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 330 (₨263) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,349 (₨1,076) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 431 (₨344) | ₨248 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 263 (₨210) | ₨206 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 284 (₨226) | ₨200 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 87 (₨69) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 108 (₨86) | ₨73 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 360 (₨287) | ₨154 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 20% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,345 (₨1,072) | ₨1,355 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 700 (₨558) | ₨471 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,489 (₨1,985) | ₨656 | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,955 (₨2,356) | ₨2,179 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 767 (₨611) | ₨328 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 128 (₨102) | ₨205 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 800 (₨638) | ₨153 | + 316% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 60,951 (₨48,604) | ₨35,850 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 225 (₨179) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,911 (₨1,524) | ₨1,719 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (₨159) | ₨252 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,128 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least ₨124,630
(Taka 156,289)
in Dhaka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨104,000
in Amritsar.
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