Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 41% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 237 (€2.30) | €16 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 359 (€3.48) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 193 (€1.87) | €4.12 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 77 (€0.75) | €1.23 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 107 (€1.03) | €4.06 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 58 (€0.57) | €1.54 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 432 (€4.19) | €4.69 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 159 (€1.55) | €1.50 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 31 (€0.30) | €0.98 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 513 (€4.98) | €1.30 | + 282% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,531 (€15) | €10 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 103 (€1.00) | €2.01 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 42 (€0.40) | €0.62 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 18% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 69,478 (€674) | €592 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 35,350 (€343) | €430 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,829 (€37) | €121 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 43,320 (€420) | €424 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 23,725 (€230) | €315 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,975 (€39) | €82 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,025 (€10) | €20 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 38,784 (€376) | €379 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,350 (€139) | €111 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 332 (€3.23) | €9 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 889 (€9) | €6 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 38% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,288 (€22) | €78 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,330 (€23) | €22 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,745 (€56) | €80 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,070 (€39) | €89 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 14% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,068,470 (€29,771) | €20,726 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (€0.91) | €1.58 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,743 (€27) | €30 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 352 (€3.41) | €21 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 44% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 181 (€1.76) | €3.14 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 587 (€5.70) | €9 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,105 (€11) | €31 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 442 (€4.29) | €3.64 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 225 (€2.18) | €4.30 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 398 (€3.87) | €3.74 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 90 (€0.87) | €1.84 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 123 (€1.20) | €2.07 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 212 (€2.06) | €9 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 47% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,365 (€13) | €26 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 964 (€9) | €15 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,090 (€20) | €45 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,143 (€21) | €45 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 570 (€5.53) | €9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 302 (€2.93) | €3.80 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 609 (€5.91) | €3.87 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 49,937 (€484) | €434 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.30 (€0.02) | €0.36 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,800 (€17) | €41 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 269 (€2.61) | €4.66 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,153 prices entered by 293 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 30% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,700 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,183 (Taka 121,910) in Dhaka.
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