Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 51% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 51% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 329 (C$4.31) | C$19 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 507 (C$7) | C$11 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 188 (C$2.47) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 93 (C$1.22) | C$2.38 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 132 (C$1.73) | C$4.98 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 85 (C$1.12) | C$4.33 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 370 (C$4.86) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 226 (C$2.96) | C$3.70 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 35 (C$0.46) | C$2.48 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 408 (C$5.35) | C$3.31 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,346 (C$18) | C$25 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 109 (C$1.43) | C$2.42 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 78 (C$1.03) | C$2.31 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 69% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 43,527 (C$571) | C$2,008 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,132 (C$290) | C$1,645 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,282 (C$56) | C$99 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 22,995 (C$302) | C$1,201 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 16,953 (C$222) | C$1,069 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 10,486 (C$138) | C$85 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,251 (C$16) | C$72 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 34,074 (C$447) | C$351 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,319 (C$227) | C$159 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 554 (C$7) | C$17 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 772 (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 50% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,093 (C$41) | C$87 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,831 (C$37) | C$80 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 8,198 (C$108) | C$109 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,398 (C$58) | C$151 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 33% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,575,770 (C$46,920) | C$25,318 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 102 (C$1.34) | C$1.53 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,603 (C$21) | C$66 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 453 (C$5.95) | C$31 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 62% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 303 (C$3.97) | C$13 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 493 (C$6) | C$38 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,238 (C$16) | C$54 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 453 (C$5.94) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 250 (C$3.28) | C$5.63 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 489 (C$6) | C$5.47 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 91 (C$1.19) | C$3.95 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 95 (C$1.25) | C$1.60 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 306 (C$4.02) | C$24 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 40% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dhaka | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,422 (C$19) | C$56 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 941 (C$12) | C$30 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,048 (C$27) | C$100 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,983 (C$26) | C$92 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 890 (C$12) | C$12 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 229 (C$3.00) | C$5.35 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 593 (C$8) | C$5.92 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 51,847 (C$680) | C$677 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.92 (C$0.03) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,696 (C$22) | C$49 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 276 (C$3.62) | C$14 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 568 prices entered by 232 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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