Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 41% cheaper than in Catania (Italy)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 44% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 322 (€2.78) | €14 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 499 (€4.31) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 173 (€1.49) | €4.37 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 87 (€0.75) | €1.16 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 126 (€1.09) | €3.00 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 92 (€0.80) | €1.50 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 338 (€2.92) | €5.54 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 233 (€2.01) | €1.82 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 32 (€0.28) | €1.10 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 408 (€3.52) | €1.26 | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,421 (€12) | €8 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 108 (€0.94) | €2.21 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 68 (€0.59) | €0.83 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 48% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Catania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 45,759 (€395) | €781 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,181 (€183) | €519 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,266 (€37) | €112 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 30,695 (€265) | €580 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 19,333 (€167) | €377 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,752 (€32) | €81 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,434 (€12) | €24 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 32,785 (€283) | €348 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,319 (€150) | €122 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 571 (€4.93) | €5.41 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 772 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 24% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Catania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,101 (€27) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,831 (€24) | €30 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 8,198 (€71) | €90 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,398 (€38) | €144 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 41% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Catania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,575,770 (€30,889) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 104 (€0.90) | €1.50 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,516 (€13) | €34 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 459 (€3.96) | €17 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 43% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Catania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 303 (€2.62) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 493 (€4.26) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,238 (€11) | €73 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 453 (€3.91) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 250 (€2.16) | €4.00 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 489 (€4.23) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 91 (€0.78) | €1.56 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 95 (€0.82) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 306 (€2.64) | €14 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 36% cheaper than in Catania (Italy) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Catania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,422 (€12) | €28 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 956 (€8) | €15 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,048 (€18) | €99 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,983 (€17) | €54 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 890 (€8) | €7 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 229 (€1.98) | €1.53 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 557 (€4.81) | €3.59 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 51,847 (€448) | €393 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.92 (€0.02) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,127 (€18) | €61 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 271 (€2.34) | €5.41 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 458 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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