Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 10% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 14% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dhaka | Malanje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 259 (1,958 Kz) | 7,000 Kz | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 527 (3,987 Kz) | 5,000 Kz | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 219 (1,656 Kz) | 2,800 Kz | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 90 (681 Kz) | 730 Kz | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 150 (1,135 Kz) | 1,200 Kz | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 78 (588 Kz) | 639 Kz | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 464 (3,507 Kz) | 3,618 Kz | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 307 (2,318 Kz) | 1,909 Kz | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 60 (453 Kz) | 553 Kz | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 406 (3,066 Kz) | 243 Kz | + 1164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,549 (11,713 Kz) | 1,925 Kz | + 508% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 136 (1,025 Kz) | 277 Kz | + 271% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 72 (545 Kz) | 330 Kz | + 65% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 12% cheaper than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Malanje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 40,565 (306,678 Kz) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,901 (173,134 Kz) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,481 (33,880 Kz) | 25,000 Kz | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 35,164 (265,846 Kz) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 25,324 (191,458 Kz) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,692 (27,912 Kz) | 129,000 Kz | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,288 (9,735 Kz) | 15,000 Kz | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,116 (318,408 Kz) | 161,815 Kz | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,907 (120,263 Kz) | 118,000 Kz | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 681 (5,151 Kz) | 1,288 Kz | + 300% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 712 (5,379 Kz) | 25,000 Kz | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 25% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Malanje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,139 (16,168 Kz) | 12,154 Kz | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,480 (18,748 Kz) | 14,370 Kz | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,139 (38,853 Kz) | 15,000 Kz | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,340 (32,812 Kz) | 60,000 Kz | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 68% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Malanje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,658,440 (27,658,755 Kz) | 12,000,000 Kz | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 110 (830 Kz) | 244 Kz | + 240% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,176 (16,450 Kz) | 13,000 Kz | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 499 (3,773 Kz) | 7,893 Kz | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 59% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Malanje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 345 (2,611 Kz) | 2,000 Kz | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 512 (3,868 Kz) | 1,800 Kz | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,504 (11,369 Kz) | 8,000 Kz | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 563 (4,253 Kz) | 400 Kz | + 963% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 255 (1,930 Kz) | 1,220 Kz | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 547 (4,136 Kz) | 1,500 Kz | + 176% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 108 (815 Kz) | 423 Kz | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 108 (814 Kz) | 400 Kz | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 324 (2,452 Kz) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 7% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dhaka | Malanje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,472 (11,131 Kz) | 20,217 Kz | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 970 (7,333 Kz) | 6,000 Kz | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,203 (16,658 Kz) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 (27,192 Kz) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 762 (5,764 Kz) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 (1,914 Kz) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 578 (4,369 Kz) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 42,611 (322,149 Kz) | 230,000 Kz | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 10 (76 Kz) | 10 Kz | + 638% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,160 (16,329 Kz) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 327 (2,475 Kz) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 385 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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