Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Saint-Louis (Senegal)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
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Dhaka | Saint-Louis | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 1,089 (6,017 Franc) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 864 (4,774 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 276 (1,527 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 102 (564 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 181 (1,001 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 127 (699 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 625 (3,455 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 335 (1,851 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 77 (427 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 763 (4,216 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,968 (10,876 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 124 (688 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 171 (946 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
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Dhaka | Saint-Louis | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 58,678 (324,241 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 45,208 (249,810 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 6,801 (37,581 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 141,138 (779,891 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 83,454 (461,144 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 8,781 (48,524 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,031 (5,698 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 60,260 (332,981 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 37,300 (206,107 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 913 (5,047 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 336 (1,855 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
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Dhaka | Saint-Louis | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,354 (18,534 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,996 (16,556 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 8,959 (49,506 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 8,968 (49,555 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
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Dhaka | Saint-Louis | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 5,179,980 (28,623,184 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 108 (595 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 3,823 (21,127 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 787 (4,347 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
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Dhaka | Saint-Louis | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 826 (4,566 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 878 (4,850 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,532 (8,463 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 511 (2,822 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 699 (3,862 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 767 (4,238 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 105 (581 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 130 (717 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 313 (1,727 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
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Dhaka | Saint-Louis | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,468 (8,113 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,021 (5,643 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,480 (19,228 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,743 (20,685 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,499 (8,284 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 953 (5,264 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 679 (3,751 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 78,594 (434,287 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 3.05 (17 Franc) | 30 Franc | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 6,682 (36,922 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 336 (1,857 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 662 prices entered by 246 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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