Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 7% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 16% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Cairo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 259 (E£ 106) | E£ 274 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 529 (E£ 216) | E£ 210 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 219 (E£ 89) | E£ 119 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 90 (E£ 37) | E£ 46 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 150 (E£ 61) | E£ 79 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 78 (E£ 32) | E£ 17 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 464 (E£ 190) | E£ 102 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 307 (E£ 125) | E£ 71 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 60 (E£ 24) | E£ 21 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 406 (E£ 166) | E£ 60 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,542 (E£ 630) | E£ 355 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 136 (E£ 55) | E£ 38 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 72 (E£ 29) | E£ 26 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Cairo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 40,565 (E£ 16,573) | E£ 22,021 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,901 (E£ 9,356) | E£ 13,810 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,481 (E£ 1,831) | E£ 1,944 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 35,164 (E£ 14,367) | E£ 12,355 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 25,324 (E£ 10,347) | E£ 7,295 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,692 (E£ 1,508) | E£ 1,125 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,288 (E£ 526) | E£ 432 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,116 (E£ 17,207) | E£ 12,861 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,907 (E£ 6,499) | E£ 8,090 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 681 (E£ 278) | E£ 224 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 712 (E£ 291) | E£ 161 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 55% cheaper than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,139 (E£ 874) | E£ 1,861 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,480 (E£ 1,013) | E£ 2,386 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,139 (E£ 2,100) | E£ 5,011 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,340 (E£ 1,773) | E£ 2,935 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 25% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,658,440 (E£ 1,494,706) | E£ 1,765,610 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 110 (E£ 45) | E£ 16 | + 188% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,176 (E£ 889) | E£ 534 | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 491 (E£ 201) | E£ 136 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 25% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 345 (E£ 141) | E£ 87 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 512 (E£ 209) | E£ 112 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,504 (E£ 614) | E£ 537 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 563 (E£ 230) | E£ 74 | + 212% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 255 (E£ 104) | E£ 123 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 547 (E£ 224) | E£ 102 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 108 (E£ 44) | E£ 42 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 108 (E£ 44) | E£ 44 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 324 (E£ 132) | E£ 174 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Cairo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,472 (E£ 602) | E£ 799 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 970 (E£ 396) | E£ 325 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,203 (E£ 900) | E£ 1,032 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 (E£ 1,469) | E£ 1,003 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 762 (E£ 312) | E£ 209 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 (E£ 103) | E£ 77 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 589 (E£ 241) | E£ 71 | + 241% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 42,611 (E£ 17,409) | E£ 22,330 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 10 (E£ 4.09) | E£ 7 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,160 (E£ 882) | E£ 988 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 325 (E£ 133) | E£ 93 | + 43% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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