Cost of living in Antwerp (Belgium) is 84% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh)
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| Food in Antwerp (Belgium) is 107% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Antwerp (Belgium) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €20 (Taka 2,082) | Taka 237 | 777% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (Taka 852) | Taka 359 | 137% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.73 (Taka 487) | Taka 193 | 152% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.04 (Taka 107) | Taka 77 | 38% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €4.54 (Taka 467) | Taka 107 | 339% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.86 (Taka 191) | Taka 58 | 228% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.57 (Taka 573) | Taka 432 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.95 (Taka 201) | Taka 159 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.56 (Taka 160) | Taka 31 | 422% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.27 (Taka 131) | Taka 513 | 74% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (Taka 778) | Taka 1,531 | 49% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.36 (Taka 242) | Taka 103 | 135% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.32 (Taka 135) | Taka 42 | 226% |
| Housing in Antwerp (Belgium) is 97% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Antwerp (Belgium) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,008 (Taka 103,703) | Taka 69,478 | 49% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €855 (Taka 87,985) | Taka 35,350 | 149% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €152 (Taka 15,689) | Taka 3,829 | 310% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €739 (Taka 76,026) | Taka 43,320 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €541 (Taka 55,717) | Taka 23,725 | 135% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €93 (Taka 9,618) | Taka 3,975 | 142% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €35 (Taka 3,646) | Taka 1,025 | 256% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €374 (Taka 38,480) | Taka 38,784 | 1% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €132 (Taka 13,563) | Taka 14,350 | 5% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €11 (Taka 1,158) | Taka 332 | 248% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 (Taka 1,087) | Taka 889 | 22% |
| Clothes in Antwerp (Belgium) is 131% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Antwerp (Belgium) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €94 (Taka 9,695) | Taka 2,288 | 324% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €40 (Taka 4,116) | Taka 2,330 | 77% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €104 (Taka 10,689) | Taka 5,745 | 86% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €116 (Taka 11,932) | Taka 4,070 | 193% |
| Transportation in Antwerp (Belgium) is 41% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Antwerp (Belgium) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €19,809 (Taka 2,038,671) | Taka 3,068,470 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.49 (Taka 153) | Taka 94 | 63% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €51 (Taka 5,202) | Taka 2,743 | 90% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €20 (Taka 2,061) | Taka 352 | 486% |
| Personal Care in Antwerp (Belgium) is 80% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Antwerp (Belgium) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €8 (Taka 805) | Taka 181 | 344% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €5.06 (Taka 521) | Taka 587 | 11% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €26 (Taka 2,688) | Taka 1,105 | 143% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.88 (Taka 502) | Taka 442 | 14% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.06 (Taka 315) | Taka 225 | 40% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.71 (Taka 382) | Taka 398 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.89 (Taka 195) | Taka 90 | 117% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.28 (Taka 235) | Taka 123 | 91% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €22 (Taka 2,274) | Taka 212 | 973% |
| Entertainment in Antwerp (Belgium) is 108% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Antwerp (Belgium) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €48 (Taka 4,979) | Taka 1,365 | 265% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €23 (Taka 2,381) | Taka 964 | 147% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €86 (Taka 8,877) | Taka 2,090 | 325% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €70 (Taka 7,173) | Taka 2,143 | 235% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €12 (Taka 1,246) | Taka 570 | 119% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.24 (Taka 334) | Taka 302 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.24 (Taka 436) | Taka 609 | 28% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €495 (Taka 50,911) | Taka 49,937 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.22 (Taka 22) | Taka 2.30 | 877% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €22 (Taka 2,285) | Taka 1,800 | 27% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €7 (Taka 675) | Taka 269 | 151% |
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For example, you would need at least Taka 396,859 (€3,856) in Antwerp to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Taka 216,000 in Dhaka.