Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 9% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 273 (195 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 550 (393 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 214 (153 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 93 (66 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 157 (112 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 88 (63 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 476 (340 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 305 (218 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 59 (42 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 407 (291 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 288% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,536 (1,098 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 137 (98 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 76 (54 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 20% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 38,619 (27,615 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,464 (15,348 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,891 (3,497 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 24,468 (17,496 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 16,311 (11,663 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 2,789 (1,994 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,342 (959 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,345 (30,279 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,319 (10,239 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 605 (432 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 709 (507 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 56% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 32% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,001 (1,431 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,394 (1,712 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,762 (3,405 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,402 (3,148 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,658,440 (2,616,028 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 111 (79 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,176 (1,556 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 509 (364 Ngultrum) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 376 (269 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 790 (565 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,504 (1,076 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 563 (402 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 284 (203 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 478 (341 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 95 (68 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 80 (57 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 357 (255 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 4% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,473 (1,053 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 991 (709 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,203 (1,576 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 (2,572 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 762 (545 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 (181 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 578 (413 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 299% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 42,611 (30,470 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 10 (7 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,160 (1,544 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 330 (236 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 385 prices entered by 195 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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