Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 62% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 224 (R$ 15) | R$ 20 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 344 (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 205 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 78 (R$ 5.18) | R$ 4.12 | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 107 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 55 (R$ 3.69) | R$ 4.21 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 395 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 164 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.46 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 30 (R$ 1.99) | R$ 3.82 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 479 (R$ 32) | R$ 4.61 | + 591% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,525 (R$ 101) | R$ 36 | + 179% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 102 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.82 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 41 (R$ 2.75) | R$ 3.42 | - 19% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 58% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 69,067 (R$ 4,591) | R$ 1,618 | + 184% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 36,043 (R$ 2,396) | R$ 1,081 | + 122% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,363 (R$ 290) | R$ 369 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 42,478 (R$ 2,823) | R$ 1,425 | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 22,513 (R$ 1,496) | R$ 865 | + 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 4,148 (R$ 276) | R$ 493 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,011 (R$ 67) | R$ 113 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 38,696 (R$ 2,572) | R$ 1,517 | + 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,588 (R$ 970) | R$ 413 | + 135% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 482 (R$ 32) | R$ 13 | + 156% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 810 (R$ 54) | R$ 10 | + 457% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,181 (R$ 145) | R$ 200 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,365 (R$ 157) | R$ 173 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,845 (R$ 455) | R$ 314 | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,168 (R$ 277) | R$ 205 | + 35% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 44% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,822,260 (R$ 187,588) | R$ 63,667 | + 195% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.09 | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,335 (R$ 155) | R$ 167 | - 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 343 (R$ 23) | R$ 43 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 6% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 158 (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 490 (R$ 33) | R$ 49 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,045 (R$ 69) | R$ 155 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 416 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 151% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 216 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 388 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 94% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 85 (R$ 5.65) | R$ 4.25 | + 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 104 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.70 | + 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 212 (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,218 (R$ 81) | R$ 89 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 933 (R$ 62) | R$ 36 | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,141 (R$ 142) | R$ 130 | + 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,131 (R$ 142) | R$ 167 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 812 (R$ 54) | R$ 10 | + 440% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 291 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 157% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 644 (R$ 43) | R$ 7 | + 491% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 51,847 (R$ 3,446) | R$ 2,650 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 6.00 (R$ 0.40) | R$ 1.76 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,531 (R$ 102) | R$ 121 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 266 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 86% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 7,095 (Taka 106,742) in Dhaka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,200 in Teresina.
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