Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 17% cheaper than in Wad Madani (Sudan)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Dhaka | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 1,089 (5,813 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 864 (4,613 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 276 (1,476 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 104 (555 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 161 (862 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 127 (676 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 625 (3,338 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 335 (1,788 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 77 (413 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 763 (4,074 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,968 (10,508 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 119 (635 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 171 (914 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 17% cheaper than in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Dhaka | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 58,678 (313,285 Pound) | 900,000 Pound | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 45,208 (241,368 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 6,801 (36,312 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 141,138 (753,538 Pound) | 750,000 Pound | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 83,454 (445,562 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 8,781 (46,884 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,031 (5,506 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 60,260 (321,730 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 37,300 (199,143 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 913 (4,877 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 336 (1,792 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,354 (17,908 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,996 (15,997 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 8,959 (47,833 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 8,968 (47,881 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Dhaka | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 5,179,980 (27,656,009 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 108 (574 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 3,823 (20,413 Pound) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 788 (4,206 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Dhaka | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 826 (4,411 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 878 (4,686 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,532 (8,177 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 511 (2,727 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 699 (3,732 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 767 (4,095 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 105 (561 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 130 (693 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 313 (1,669 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Dhaka | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,468 (7,838 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,021 (5,452 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,480 (18,579 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,743 (19,986 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,499 (8,004 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 953 (5,086 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 791 (4,221 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 78,594 (419,613 Pound) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 3.05 (16 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 6,682 (35,675 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 347 (1,853 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 653 prices entered by 248 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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