Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 58% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 56% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 332 (C$4.21) | C$25 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 491 (C$6) | C$12 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 193 (C$2.45) | C$8 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 93 (C$1.18) | C$2.66 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 136 (C$1.72) | C$4.94 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 81 (C$1.03) | C$5.11 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 388 (C$4.92) | C$9 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 228 (C$2.89) | C$5.19 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 33 (C$0.41) | C$2.62 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 429 (C$5.45) | C$3.02 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,439 (C$18) | C$17 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 111 (C$1.40) | C$2.81 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 70 (C$0.89) | C$2.94 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 73% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 42,624 (C$541) | C$2,025 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,026 (C$279) | C$1,608 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,366 (C$55) | C$352 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 23,125 (C$293) | C$1,341 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 19,484 (C$247) | C$1,025 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 8,997 (C$114) | C$179 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,211 (C$15) | C$84 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 34,260 (C$434) | C$416 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 18,611 (C$236) | C$168 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 537 (C$7) | C$13 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 772 (C$10) | C$26 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 25% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,798 (C$35) | C$72 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,070 (C$39) | C$43 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 7,793 (C$99) | C$104 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,357 (C$55) | C$133 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 48% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,563,420 (C$45,192) | C$29,009 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 107 (C$1.36) | C$1.60 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,033 (C$26) | C$101 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 395 (C$5.01) | C$19 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 61% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 342 (C$4.33) | C$11 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 523 (C$7) | C$23 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,278 (C$16) | C$81 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 461 (C$5.85) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 247 (C$3.14) | C$5.05 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 437 (C$5.54) | C$5.77 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 94 (C$1.19) | C$4.27 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 94 (C$1.19) | C$2.69 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 333 (C$4.22) | C$29 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 59% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,790 (C$23) | C$60 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 867 (C$11) | C$30 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,079 (C$26) | C$122 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,984 (C$25) | C$100 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 886 (C$11) | C$12 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 218 (C$2.77) | C$5.19 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 592 (C$8) | C$7 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 43,810 (C$556) | C$643 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.62 (C$0.02) | C$0.35 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,906 (C$37) | C$62 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 286 (C$3.63) | C$17 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 868 prices entered by 267 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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