Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh vs Pelotas, Brazil
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| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 75% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 237 (R$ 15) | R$ 22 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 359 (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 193 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 77 (R$ 4.99) | R$ 2.92 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 107 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 58 (R$ 3.76) | R$ 5.16 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 432 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 159 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.24 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 31 (R$ 1.98) | R$ 3.19 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 513 (R$ 33) | R$ 3.81 | + 768% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,531 (R$ 99) | R$ 34 | + 188% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 103 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.77 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 42 (R$ 2.68) | R$ 3.28 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 49% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 69,478 (R$ 4,475) | R$ 2,183 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 35,350 (R$ 2,277) | R$ 1,542 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,829 (R$ 247) | R$ 343 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 43,320 (R$ 2,790) | R$ 1,648 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 23,725 (R$ 1,528) | R$ 874 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,975 (R$ 256) | R$ 276 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,025 (R$ 66) | R$ 103 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 38,784 (R$ 2,498) | R$ 1,567 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,350 (R$ 924) | R$ 415 | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 332 (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 889 (R$ 57) | R$ 14 | + 322% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,288 (R$ 147) | R$ 229 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,330 (R$ 150) | R$ 131 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,745 (R$ 370) | R$ 319 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,070 (R$ 262) | R$ 244 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 70% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,068,470 (R$ 197,655) | R$ 63,873 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.53 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,743 (R$ 177) | R$ 120 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 352 (R$ 23) | R$ 64 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 9% cheaper than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 181 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 587 (R$ 38) | R$ 51 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,105 (R$ 71) | R$ 233 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 442 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 225 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 398 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 90 (R$ 5.78) | R$ 5.24 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 123 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.09 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 212 (R$ 14) | R$ 29 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 7% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,365 (R$ 88) | R$ 83 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 964 (R$ 62) | R$ 36 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,090 (R$ 135) | R$ 493 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,143 (R$ 138) | R$ 130 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 570 (R$ 37) | R$ 14 | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 302 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 609 (R$ 39) | R$ 10 | + 304% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 49,937 (R$ 3,217) | R$ 3,350 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.30 (R$ 0.15) | R$ 0.80 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,800 (R$ 116) | R$ 102 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 269 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,003 prices entered by 271 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 44% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 8,954 (Taka 139,012) in Dhaka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,200 in Pelotas.
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