Cost of living in Dezhou (China) is 17% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh)
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| Food in Dezhou (China) is 11% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dezhou (China) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 40元 (Taka 524) | Taka 237 | 121% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 30元 (Taka 393) | Taka 359 | 10% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 10元 (Taka 131) | Taka 192 | 32% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 15元 (Taka 197) | Taka 77 | 154% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 8元 (Taka 105) | Taka 113 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 6.00元 (Taka 79) | Taka 59 | 34% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 50元 (Taka 655) | Taka 432 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 12元 (Taka 157) | Taka 161 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 7元 (Taka 92) | Taka 31 | 199% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 4.00元 (Taka 52) | Taka 479 | 89% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 100元 (Taka 1,311) | Taka 1,531 | 14% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 7元 (Taka 85) | Taka 104 | 18% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 5.00元 (Taka 66) | Taka 42 | 58% |
| Housing in Dezhou (China) is 46% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Dezhou (China) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,200元 (Taka 28,839) | Taka 71,836 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,500元 (Taka 19,663) | Taka 36,696 | 46% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 350元 (Taka 4,588) | Taka 3,542 | 30% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 800元 (Taka 10,487) | Taka 43,320 | 76% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 500元 (Taka 6,554) | Taka 23,725 | 72% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| - | Taka 3,975 | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| - | Taka 1,025 | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,750元 (Taka 36,049) | Taka 38,784 | 7% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 500元 (Taka 6,554) | Taka 14,350 | 54% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 40元 (Taka 524) | Taka 332 | 58% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 25元 (Taka 328) | Taka 889 | 63% |
| Clothes in Dezhou (China) is 76% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Dezhou (China) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 400元 (Taka 5,243) | Taka 2,291 | 129% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 300元 (Taka 3,933) | Taka 2,422 | 62% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 600元 (Taka 7,865) | Taka 6,182 | 27% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 800元 (Taka 10,487) | Taka 4,070 | 158% |
| Transportation in Dezhou (China) is 37% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Dezhou (China) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 130,000元 (Taka 1,704,130) | Taka 3,068,470 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 7元 (Taka 92) | Taka 94 | 2% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 120元 (Taka 1,573) | Taka 2,743 | 43% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 18元 (Taka 240) | Taka 352 | 32% |
| Personal Care in Dezhou (China) is 41% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Dezhou (China) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 30元 (Taka 393) | Taka 181 | 117% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 30元 (Taka 393) | Taka 587 | 33% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 75元 (Taka 983) | Taka 1,136 | 13% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 30元 (Taka 393) | Taka 442 | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 41元 (Taka 533) | Taka 225 | 137% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 25元 (Taka 328) | Taka 398 | 18% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 10元 (Taka 131) | Taka 90 | 46% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 10元 (Taka 131) | Taka 123 | 6% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 50元 (Taka 655) | Taka 212 | 209% |
| Entertainment in Dezhou (China) is 24% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Dezhou (China) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 100元 (Taka 1,311) | Taka 1,225 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 80元 (Taka 1,049) | Taka 954 | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 400元 (Taka 5,243) | Taka 2,090 | 151% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 500元 (Taka 6,554) | Taka 2,050 | 220% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 80元 (Taka 1,049) | Taka 570 | 84% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 25元 (Taka 328) | Taka 302 | 9% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 25元 (Taka 328) | Taka 609 | 46% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,000元 (Taka 39,326) | Taka 49,937 | 21% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.20元 (Taka 2.62) | Taka 2.30 | 14% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 250元 (Taka 3,277) | Taka 1,800 | 82% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 20元 (Taka 262) | Taka 269 | 2% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Taka 223,000 in Dhaka you would need to make just about Taka 184,675 (14,088元) in Dezhou.