Cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh)
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| Food in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stamford, Connecticut (United States) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $17 (Taka 1,452) | Taka 236 | 516% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $9 (Taka 767) | Taka 362 | 112% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.74 (Taka 403) | Taka 199 | 103% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.92 (Taka 78) | Taka 77 | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.71 (Taka 315) | Taka 112 | 181% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.76 (Taka 405) | Taka 60 | 577% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (Taka 590) | Taka 464 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $6 (Taka 542) | Taka 163 | 233% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.91 (Taka 162) | Taka 30 | 437% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $4.71 (Taka 400) | Taka 476 | 16% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $25 (Taka 2,085) | Taka 1,518 | 37% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.56 (Taka 217) | Taka 104 | 108% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.46 (Taka 209) | Taka 42 | 402% |
| Housing in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 226% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Stamford, Connecticut (United States) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,554 (Taka 217,110) | Taka 75,127 | 189% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,992 (Taka 169,372) | Taka 39,011 | 334% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $337 (Taka 28,608) | Taka 3,879 | 638% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,352 (Taka 199,958) | Taka 45,584 | 339% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,408 (Taka 119,722) | Taka 28,469 | 321% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $202 (Taka 17,158) | Taka 4,158 | 313% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $30 (Taka 2,550) | Taka 1,091 | 134% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $354 (Taka 30,122) | Taka 39,496 | 24% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | Taka 15,302 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| - | Taka 417 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $15 (Taka 1,275) | Taka 889 | 43% |
| Clothes in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Stamford, Connecticut (United States) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $76 (Taka 6,499) | Taka 2,315 | 181% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $45 (Taka 3,826) | Taka 2,411 | 59% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $55 (Taka 4,656) | Taka 6,671 | 30% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $150 (Taka 12,752) | Taka 4,017 | 217% |
| Transportation in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Stamford, Connecticut (United States) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $15,000 (Taka 1,275,215) | Taka 3,068,470 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.71 (Taka 60) | Taka 94 | 36% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $50 (Taka 4,251) | Taka 2,692 | 58% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | Taka 352 | - |
| Personal Care in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 256% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Stamford, Connecticut (United States) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | Taka 181 | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $80 (Taka 6,801) | Taka 587 | 1058% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $150 (Taka 12,752) | Taka 1,136 | 1023% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | Taka 442 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $4.97 (Taka 423) | Taka 225 | 88% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| - | Taka 398 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.00 (Taka 340) | Taka 90 | 279% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| - | Taka 123 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| - | Taka 212 | - |
| Entertainment in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Stamford, Connecticut (United States) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $60 (Taka 5,101) | Taka 1,225 | 316% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $30 (Taka 2,550) | Taka 954 | 167% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $350 (Taka 29,755) | Taka 2,090 | 1323% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $120 (Taka 10,202) | Taka 2,050 | 398% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| - | Taka 570 | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.24 (Taka 360) | Taka 302 | 19% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $6 (Taka 539) | Taka 609 | 11% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | Taka 49,937 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | Taka 2.30 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $54 (Taka 4,632) | Taka 1,698 | 173% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $12 (Taka 1,020) | Taka 269 | 280% |
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For example, you would need at least Taka 516,305 ($6,073) in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Taka 244,000 in Dhaka.