Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 43% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 27% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 269 (¥337) | ¥1,000 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 546 (¥684) | ¥700 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 212 (¥266) | ¥450 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 92 (¥115) | ¥250 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 145 (¥182) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 87 (¥109) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 476 (¥596) | ¥2,000 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 302 (¥378) | ¥800 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 57 (¥71) | ¥321 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 403 (¥504) | ¥250 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,467 (¥1,836) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 134 (¥168) | ¥225 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 74 (¥93) | ¥200 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 35% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 38,065 (¥47,661) | ¥110,000 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,815 (¥27,314) | ¥68,571 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,476 (¥5,604) | ¥60,000 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 29,570 (¥37,023) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 16,871 (¥21,123) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 2,789 (¥3,491) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,355 (¥1,697) | ¥5,400 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,345 (¥53,019) | ¥99,999 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,319 (¥17,928) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 605 (¥757) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 709 (¥888) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 69% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,001 (¥2,505) | ¥8,900 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,394 (¥2,997) | ¥8,000 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,762 (¥5,962) | ¥5,900 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,402 (¥5,512) | ¥53,950 | - 90% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 57% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,658,440 (¥4,580,656) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 119 (¥149) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,409 (¥3,016) | ¥16,000 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 524 (¥656) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 5% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 376 (¥471) | ¥900 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 790 (¥989) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,504 (¥1,884) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 563 (¥704) | ¥899 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 284 (¥356) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 478 (¥598) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 95 (¥119) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 80 (¥100) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 357 (¥447) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 35% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,473 (¥1,845) | ¥3,000 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 991 (¥1,241) | ¥4,000 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,203 (¥2,759) | ¥65,000 | - 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 (¥4,503) | ¥8,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 762 (¥955) | ¥900 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 (¥317) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 509 (¥637) | ¥600 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 42,611 (¥53,352) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 10 (¥13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,615 (¥3,275) | ¥8,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 326 (¥409) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 406 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2024.
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