- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- India
- Dhaka
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 1% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (₨120) | ₨735 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 461 (₨368) | ₨315 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 193 (₨154) | ₨94 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (₨60) | ₨46 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (₨83) | ₨52 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 52 (₨41) | ₨41 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 403 (₨322) | ₨228 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 146 (₨116) | ₨103 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (₨18) | ₨31 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 315 (₨251) | ₨119 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,798 (₨1,435) | ₨827 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 100 (₨79) | ₨65 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 46 (₨37) | ₨27 | + 37% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 24% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 31,787 (₨25,374) | ₨26,545 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 20,952 (₨16,725) | ₨7,500 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,703 (₨3,754) | ₨4,669 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 11,000 (₨8,781) | ₨30,000 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 7,250 (₨5,787) | ₨25,000 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,895 (₨3,109) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,955 (₨1,561) | ₨1,269 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 44,439 (₨35,474) | ₨41,000 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 16,402 (₨13,093) | ₨8,000 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 349 (₨279) | ₨200 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 144 (₨115) | ₨500 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 28% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,575 (₨2,056) | ₨2,480 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,467 (₨1,969) | ₨2,891 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,356 (₨5,074) | ₨5,358 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,502 (₨2,795) | ₨4,949 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 24% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,000,000 (₨2,394,792) | ₨605,082 | + 296% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 89 (₨71) | ₨74 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 950 (₨758) | ₨1,790 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 468 (₨374) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 1% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 221 (₨177) | ₨545 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 418 (₨334) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 793 (₨633) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 373 (₨298) | ₨248 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 303 (₨242) | ₨206 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 372 (₨297) | ₨200 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 74 (₨59) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 106 (₨85) | ₨73 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 284 (₨227) | ₨154 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 3% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,159 (₨925) | ₨1,355 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 700 (₨559) | ₨471 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 991 (₨791) | ₨656 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,057 (₨2,440) | ₨2,179 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,135 (₨906) | ₨328 | + 176% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 128 (₨102) | ₨205 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 267 (₨213) | ₨153 | + 39% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Taka 14,942 (₨11,928) | ₨8,598 | + 39% | |
| 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 (₨1,525) | ₨1,719 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (₨160) | ₨252 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,131 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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₨87,000
in Amritsar
you would need to make just about ₨85,677
(Taka 107,329)
in Dhaka.
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