Cost of living in Polokwane (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh)
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Polokwane (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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Polokwane | Dhaka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 91 (Taka 528) | Taka 1,089 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 56 (Taka 323) | Taka 864 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 37 (Taka 213) | Taka 276 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 14 (Taka 80) | Taka 102 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | R 33 (Taka 188) | Taka 181 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (Taka 115) | Taka 127 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 60 (Taka 345) | Taka 625 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (Taka 173) | Taka 335 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 21 (Taka 121) | Taka 77 | + 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 763 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 79 (Taka 455) | Taka 1,968 | - 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R 17 (Taka 99) | Taka 124 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (Taka 73) | Taka 171 | - 57% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Polokwane (South Africa) is 11% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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Polokwane | Dhaka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 7,874 (Taka 45,435) | Taka 58,678 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,577 (Taka 43,723) | Taka 45,208 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 6,801 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 141,138 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 83,454 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 8,781 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 945 (Taka 5,453) | Taka 1,031 | + 429% | |
40” flat screen tv | R 7,005 (Taka 40,420) | Taka 60,260 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 2,742 (Taka 15,819) | Taka 37,300 | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 114 (Taka 660) | Taka 913 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 336 | - | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Polokwane (South Africa) is 15% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 1,000 (Taka 5,770) | Taka 3,354 | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 611 (Taka 3,527) | Taka 2,996 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,230 (Taka 7,098) | Taka 8,959 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,184 (Taka 6,831) | Taka 8,968 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Polokwane (South Africa) is 41% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 187,393 (Taka 1,081,278) | Taka 5,179,980 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 108 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 445 (Taka 2,568) | Taka 3,823 | - 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Taka 787 | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Polokwane (South Africa) is about the same as in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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Polokwane | Dhaka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 171 (Taka 986) | Taka 826 | + 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 454 (Taka 2,617) | Taka 878 | + 198% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 559 (Taka 3,227) | Taka 1,532 | + 111% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 47 (Taka 271) | Taka 511 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (Taka 205) | Taka 699 | - 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (Taka 329) | Taka 767 | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 40 (Taka 230) | Taka 105 | + 119% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 22 (Taka 130) | Taka 130 | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 122 (Taka 702) | Taka 313 | + 125% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Polokwane (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||||
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Polokwane | Dhaka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 423 (Taka 2,442) | Taka 1,468 | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R 152 (Taka 875) | Taka 1,021 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 300 (Taka 1,731) | Taka 3,480 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 747 (Taka 4,310) | Taka 3,743 | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,499 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 953 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 679 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 78,594 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 3.05 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 6,682 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 336 | - | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 622 prices entered by 245 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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