Cost of living in Visakhapatnam (India) is 40% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh)
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| Food in Visakhapatnam (India) is 30% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Visakhapatnam (India) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨323 (Taka 375) | Taka 237 | 59% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨267 (Taka 309) | Taka 359 | 14% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨162 (Taka 188) | Taka 192 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨50 (Taka 58) | Taka 77 | 25% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨65 (Taka 76) | Taka 105 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨31 (Taka 36) | Taka 59 | 38% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨211 (Taka 245) | Taka 432 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨116 (Taka 135) | Taka 161 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨27 (Taka 31) | Taka 31 | 1% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨128 (Taka 149) | Taka 479 | 69% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨690 (Taka 801) | Taka 1,531 | 48% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨81 (Taka 94) | Taka 104 | 10% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨34 (Taka 39) | Taka 42 | 5% |
| Housing in Visakhapatnam (India) is 50% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Visakhapatnam (India) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨19,162 (Taka 22,239) | Taka 71,836 | 69% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨11,771 (Taka 13,662) | Taka 36,696 | 63% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₨2,729 (Taka 3,167) | Taka 3,542 | 11% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨14,225 (Taka 16,509) | Taka 43,320 | 62% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨7,826 (Taka 9,083) | Taka 23,725 | 62% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₨2,964 (Taka 3,440) | Taka 3,975 | 13% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨743 (Taka 863) | Taka 1,025 | 16% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨31,944 (Taka 37,074) | Taka 38,784 | 4% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨10,418 (Taka 12,091) | Taka 14,350 | 16% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨281 (Taka 326) | Taka 332 | 2% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₨440 (Taka 510) | Taka 889 | 43% |
| Clothes in Visakhapatnam (India) is 12% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Visakhapatnam (India) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨2,521 (Taka 2,926) | Taka 2,291 | 28% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨2,513 (Taka 2,917) | Taka 2,422 | 20% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨3,754 (Taka 4,357) | Taka 6,182 | 30% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨3,549 (Taka 4,118) | Taka 4,070 | 1% |
| Transportation in Visakhapatnam (India) is 54% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Visakhapatnam (India) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨941,871 (Taka 1,093,130) | Taka 3,068,470 | 64% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨77 (Taka 89) | Taka 94 | 5% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨812 (Taka 943) | Taka 2,743 | 66% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ₨216 (Taka 251) | Taka 352 | 29% |
| Personal Care in Visakhapatnam (India) is 28% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Visakhapatnam (India) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨113 (Taka 131) | Taka 181 | 28% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨208 (Taka 241) | Taka 587 | 59% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₨873 (Taka 1,013) | Taka 1,136 | 11% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨174 (Taka 201) | Taka 442 | 54% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨110 (Taka 128) | Taka 225 | 43% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨141 (Taka 164) | Taka 398 | 59% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨139 (Taka 161) | Taka 90 | 79% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨60 (Taka 70) | Taka 123 | 43% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨323 (Taka 375) | Taka 212 | 77% |
| Entertainment in Visakhapatnam (India) is 21% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Visakhapatnam (India) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨1,001 (Taka 1,162) | Taka 1,225 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨372 (Taka 432) | Taka 954 | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ₨1,159 (Taka 1,345) | Taka 2,090 | 36% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₨1,641 (Taka 1,905) | Taka 2,050 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨733 (Taka 851) | Taka 570 | 49% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨119 (Taka 138) | Taka 302 | 54% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨251 (Taka 292) | Taka 609 | 52% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₨35,103 (Taka 40,741) | Taka 49,937 | 18% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₨1.59 (Taka 1.84) | Taka 2.30 | 20% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨1,579 (Taka 1,833) | Taka 1,800 | 2% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨185 (Taka 214) | Taka 269 | 20% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Taka 199,000 in Dhaka you would need to make just about Taka 120,122 (₨103,500) in Visakhapatnam.