- 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 (€1.53) | €15 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 450 (€4.60) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 177 (€1.81) | €3.34 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (€0.77) | €1.04 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (€1.07) | €1.89 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 52 (€0.54) | €1.92 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 403 (€4.12) | €4.28 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 147 (€1.50) | €1.91 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (€0.23) | €3.00 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 283 (€2.89) | €0.95 | + 204% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,807 (€18) | €5.00 | + 270% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 100 (€1.02) | €2.23 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 46 (€0.47) | €1.38 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 78% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 31,787 (€325) | €1,817 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 20,952 (€214) | €1,264 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,589 (€47) | €162 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 11,000 (€113) | €1,104 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 7,250 (€74) | €766 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,586 (€37) | €81 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,877 (€19) | €24 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 43,505 (€445) | €467 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,096 (€154) | €172 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 347 (€3.55) | €7 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 144 (€1.48) | €13 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 43% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,575 (€26) | €87 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,467 (€25) | €31 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,468 (€66) | €85 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,319 (€34) | €135 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 61% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,000,000 (€30,697) | €25,000 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 92 (€0.94) | €1.76 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 950 (€10) | €90 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 494 (€5.06) | €23 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 55% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 194 (€1.99) | €2.85 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 340 (€3.48) | €11 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 736 (€8) | €32 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 376 (€3.85) | €3.84 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 266 (€2.72) | €3.41 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 296 (€3.03) | €2.26 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 74 (€0.75) | €1.61 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 (€1.03) | €2.19 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 284 (€2.91) | €29 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 55% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,183 (€12) | €49 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 700 (€7) | €20 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,105 (€11) | €122 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,006 (€31) | €60 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,135 (€12) | €11 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 128 (€1.31) | €2.70 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 267 (€2.73) | €4.00 | - 32% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Taka 55,124 (€564) | €581 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.44 (€0.02) | €0.19 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,911 (€20) | €32 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 200 (€2.05) | €6.00 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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