Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 28% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 224 (€2.19) | €9 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 344 (€3.36) | €5.45 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 205 (€2.00) | €3.75 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 78 (€0.77) | €1.23 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 107 (€1.04) | €3.25 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 55 (€0.54) | €1.35 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 422 (€4.13) | €4.12 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 159 (€1.56) | €1.36 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 30 (€0.30) | €0.68 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 499 (€4.87) | €1.14 | + 329% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,525 (€15) | €8 | + 96% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 103 (€1.00) | €2.02 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 43 (€0.42) | €0.90 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 6% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 69,067 (€675) | €426 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 35,681 (€349) | €302 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,148 (€41) | €122 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 42,478 (€415) | €316 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 22,513 (€220) | €245 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 4,148 (€41) | €94 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,021 (€10) | €21 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 39,487 (€386) | €351 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 13,952 (€136) | €71 | + 91% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 429 (€4.19) | €10 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 810 (€8) | €5.67 | + 40% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 48% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,181 (€21) | €83 | - 74% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,365 (€23) | €40 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,845 (€67) | €70 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,249 (€42) | €71 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 24% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,708,960 (€26,471) | €23,202 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 93 (€0.91) | €1.57 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,335 (€23) | €39 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 343 (€3.35) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 42% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 158 (€1.55) | €3.23 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 490 (€4.79) | €5.59 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,045 (€10) | €32 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 416 (€4.06) | €3.88 | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 216 (€2.11) | €3.80 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 388 (€3.79) | €3.50 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 85 (€0.83) | €1.53 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 104 (€1.02) | €1.83 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 212 (€2.07) | €11 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 42% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,218 (€12) | €22 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 933 (€9) | €15 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,141 (€21) | €38 | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,131 (€21) | €46 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 812 (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 291 (€2.84) | €3.40 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 633 (€6) | €3.22 | + 92% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 51,847 (€507) | €792 | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 6.00 (€0.06) | €0.24 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,531 (€15) | €38 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 266 (€2.60) | €4.08 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €944 (Taka 96,630) in Dhaka.
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