- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Netherlands
- Dhaka
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 49% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (€1.47) | €15 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 419 (€4.10) | €8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 156 (€1.53) | €3.34 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (€0.73) | €1.08 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (€1.02) | €1.89 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 65 (€0.64) | €1.92 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 351 (€3.44) | €4.28 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 145 (€1.42) | €1.91 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (€0.23) | €3.00 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 276 (€2.70) | €0.95 | + 185% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,719 (€27) | €5.00 | + 433% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 99 (€0.97) | €2.36 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 45 (€0.44) | €1.38 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 59% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 31,787 (€311) | €1,817 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 20,952 (€205) | €1,264 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,786 (€47) | €162 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 11,000 (€108) | €1,104 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 7,250 (€71) | €766 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,560 (€35) | €81 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,984 (€19) | €24 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 42,093 (€412) | €437 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,922 (€176) | €129 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 318 (€3.11) | €7 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 3,898 (€38) | €14 | + 181% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 46% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,575 (€25) | €87 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,467 (€24) | €31 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,852 (€48) | €85 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,702 (€36) | €135 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 62% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,000,000 (€29,392) | €25,000 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (€0.92) | €1.76 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 950 (€9) | €90 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 514 (€5.03) | €23 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 49% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 220 (€2.15) | €3.33 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 330 (€3.23) | €11 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,349 (€13) | €31 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 431 (€4.22) | €3.58 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 263 (€2.58) | €3.74 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 284 (€2.78) | €2.80 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 87 (€0.85) | €1.37 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 108 (€1.06) | €1.63 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 360 (€3.53) | €27 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 58% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,345 (€13) | €49 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 700 (€7) | €20 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,489 (€24) | €116 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,955 (€29) | €60 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 767 (€8) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 128 (€1.25) | €2.70 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 800 (€8) | €4.00 | + 96% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 60,951 (€597) | €582 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 225 (€2.20) | €0.19 | + 1060% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,911 (€19) | €32 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (€1.96) | €6.00 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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