Cost of living in Belém (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh)
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| Food in Belém (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Belém (Brazil) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 20 (Taka 326) | Taka 236 | 38% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 27 (Taka 441) | Taka 362 | 22% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 8 (Taka 125) | Taka 199 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 3.68 (Taka 59) | Taka 77 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 10 (Taka 155) | Taka 112 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 4.63 (Taka 74) | Taka 60 | 24% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 14 (Taka 217) | Taka 464 | 53% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 7 (Taka 108) | Taka 163 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 3.67 (Taka 59) | Taka 30 | 95% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 4.78 (Taka 77) | Taka 476 | 84% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 35 (Taka 565) | Taka 1,518 | 63% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 6 (Taka 104) | Taka 104 | 0% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 4.18 (Taka 67) | Taka 42 | 61% |
| Housing in Belém (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Belém (Brazil) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,861 (Taka 45,955) | Taka 75,127 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,476 (Taka 23,707) | Taka 39,011 | 39% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 506 (Taka 8,126) | Taka 3,879 | 109% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,326 (Taka 37,355) | Taka 45,584 | 18% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,303 (Taka 20,926) | Taka 28,469 | 26% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 325 (Taka 5,217) | Taka 4,158 | 25% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 81 (Taka 1,307) | Taka 1,091 | 20% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,684 (Taka 27,044) | Taka 39,496 | 32% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 434 (Taka 6,968) | Taka 15,302 | 54% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 18 (Taka 291) | Taka 417 | 30% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 10 (Taka 164) | Taka 889 | 82% |
| Clothes in Belém (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Belém (Brazil) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 130 (Taka 2,092) | Taka 2,315 | 10% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| R$ 129 (Taka 2,065) | Taka 2,411 | 14% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 211 (Taka 3,385) | Taka 6,671 | 49% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| R$ 231 (Taka 3,708) | Taka 4,017 | 8% |
| Transportation in Belém (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Belém (Brazil) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 84,557 (Taka 1,358,079) | Taka 3,068,470 | 56% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 4.00 (Taka 64) | Taka 94 | 32% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 176 (Taka 2,833) | Taka 2,692 | 5% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| R$ 35 (Taka 559) | Taka 352 | 59% |
| Personal Care in Belém (Brazil) is 4% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Belém (Brazil) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 16 (Taka 256) | Taka 181 | 41% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 38 (Taka 609) | Taka 587 | 4% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| R$ 192 (Taka 3,076) | Taka 1,136 | 171% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| R$ 10 (Taka 166) | Taka 442 | 63% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| R$ 10 (Taka 165) | Taka 225 | 27% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| R$ 12 (Taka 196) | Taka 398 | 51% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| R$ 4.43 (Taka 71) | Taka 90 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| R$ 3.38 (Taka 54) | Taka 123 | 56% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 23 (Taka 362) | Taka 212 | 71% |
| Entertainment in Belém (Brazil) is about the same as in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Belém (Brazil) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 77 (Taka 1,230) | Taka 1,225 | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 45 (Taka 729) | Taka 954 | 24% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 126 (Taka 2,027) | Taka 2,090 | 3% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| R$ 139 (Taka 2,231) | Taka 2,050 | 9% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| R$ 19 (Taka 298) | Taka 570 | 48% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| R$ 5.90 (Taka 95) | Taka 302 | 69% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| R$ 9 (Taka 151) | Taka 609 | 75% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| R$ 2,851 (Taka 45,790) | Taka 49,937 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| R$ 1.17 (Taka 19) | Taka 2.30 | 718% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| R$ 142 (Taka 2,280) | Taka 1,698 | 34% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| R$ 9 (Taka 150) | Taka 269 | 44% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Taka 218,000 in Dhaka you would need to make just about Taka 172,091 (R$ 10,715) in Belém.