Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 11% more expensive than in Indore (India)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 21% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Indore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 273 (₨194) | ₨371 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 550 (₨391) | ₨338 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 214 (₨152) | ₨160 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 93 (₨66) | ₨64 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 157 (₨111) | ₨96 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 88 (₨62) | ₨44 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 476 (₨338) | ₨213 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 305 (₨217) | ₨147 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 59 (₨42) | ₨25 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 407 (₨289) | ₨144 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,483 (₨1,055) | ₨1,018 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 137 (₨97) | ₨82 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 76 (₨54) | ₨24 | + 122% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 11% cheaper than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Indore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 38,619 (₨27,466) | ₨19,665 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,464 (₨15,265) | ₨14,656 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,891 (₨3,478) | ₨3,850 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 24,468 (₨17,402) | ₨17,495 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 16,311 (₨11,600) | ₨11,178 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 2,789 (₨1,983) | ₨7,886 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,342 (₨954) | ₨456 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,345 (₨30,116) | ₨33,304 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,319 (₨10,184) | ₨14,358 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 605 (₨430) | ₨576 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 709 (₨504) | ₨1,198 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 56% cheaper than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Indore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,001 (₨1,423) | ₨2,813 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,394 (₨1,702) | ₨4,936 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,762 (₨3,387) | ₨3,236 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,402 (₨3,131) | ₨3,822 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 62% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Indore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,658,440 (₨2,601,919) | ₨843,899 | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 115 (₨82) | ₨109 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,409 (₨1,713) | ₨955 | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 516 (₨367) | ₨356 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 4% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Indore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 376 (₨267) | ₨102 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 790 (₨562) | ₨644 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,504 (₨1,070) | ₨1,617 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 563 (₨400) | ₨245 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 284 (₨202) | ₨138 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 478 (₨340) | ₨359 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 95 (₨68) | ₨81 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 80 (₨57) | ₨102 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 357 (₨254) | ₨260 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 7% cheaper than in Indore (India) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Indore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,473 (₨1,048) | ₨1,449 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 991 (₨705) | ₨652 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,203 (₨1,567) | ₨1,472 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 (₨2,558) | ₨2,958 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 762 (₨542) | ₨1,536 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 (₨180) | ₨159 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 539 (₨383) | ₨131 | + 192% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 42,611 (₨30,305) | ₨42,753 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 10 (₨7) | ₨5.76 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,365 (₨1,682) | ₨1,048 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 335 (₨238) | ₨228 | + 5% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 443 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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