Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 100% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 237 (ARS $241) | ARS $367 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 359 (ARS $365) | ARS $301 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 192 (ARS $196) | ARS $88 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 77 (ARS $79) | ARS $60 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 113 (ARS $115) | ARS $78 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 59 (ARS $60) | ARS $55 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 432 (ARS $439) | ARS $129 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 161 (ARS $164) | ARS $44 | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 31 (ARS $31) | ARS $27 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 479 (ARS $487) | ARS $58 | + 740% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,515 (ARS $1,542) | ARS $201 | + 666% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 104 (ARS $106) | ARS $92 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 42 (ARS $42) | ARS $32 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 133% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 71,836 (ARS $73,114) | ARS $20,002 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 36,696 (ARS $37,349) | ARS $11,466 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,542 (ARS $3,605) | ARS $3,242 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 43,320 (ARS $44,090) | ARS $11,715 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 23,725 (ARS $24,147) | ARS $10,117 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,975 (ARS $4,045) | ARS $2,131 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,025 (ARS $1,043) | ARS $1,505 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 38,784 (ARS $39,473) | ARS $23,718 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,350 (ARS $14,605) | ARS $4,797 | + 204% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 332 (ARS $338) | ARS $226 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 889 (ARS $905) | ARS $164 | + 452% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 56% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,291 (ARS $2,331) | ARS $1,556 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,422 (ARS $2,465) | ARS $1,430 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,182 (ARS $6,292) | ARS $4,439 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,070 (ARS $4,143) | ARS $3,546 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 119% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,068,470 (ARS $3,123,043) | ARS $558,062 | + 460% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (ARS $95) | ARS $44 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,743 (ARS $2,791) | ARS $1,866 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 352 (ARS $358) | ARS $756 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 81% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 181 (ARS $185) | ARS $128 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 587 (ARS $598) | ARS $150 | + 300% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,136 (ARS $1,156) | ARS $769 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 442 (ARS $450) | ARS $66 | + 585% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 225 (ARS $229) | ARS $108 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 398 (ARS $405) | ARS $201 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 90 (ARS $91) | ARS $83 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 123 (ARS $126) | ARS $122 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 212 (ARS $216) | ARS $302 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 41% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,225 (ARS $1,247) | ARS $731 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 954 (ARS $971) | ARS $521 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,090 (ARS $2,128) | ARS $956 | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,050 (ARS $2,087) | ARS $1,359 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 570 (ARS $580) | ARS $313 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 302 (ARS $307) | ARS $152 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 609 (ARS $620) | ARS $91 | + 581% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 49,937 (ARS $50,825) | ARS $58,928 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.30 (ARS $2.34) | ARS $2.16 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,800 (ARS $1,832) | ARS $1,567 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 269 (ARS $273) | ARS $248 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,280 prices entered by 283 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ARS $112,544 (Taka 110,577) in Dhaka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $57,000 in San Juan.
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