Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 42% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States)
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 36% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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Dhaka | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 1,089 ($10) | $18 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 864 ($8) | $9 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 276 ($2.52) | $7 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 104 ($0.95) | $1.45 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 161 ($1.47) | $4.88 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 127 ($1.15) | $7 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 625 ($5.70) | $8 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 335 ($3.05) | $3.71 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 77 ($0.70) | $1.97 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 763 ($7) | $3.68 | + 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,968 ($18) | $18 | - 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 119 ($1.08) | $2.29 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 171 ($1.56) | $2.51 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 66% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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Dhaka | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 58,678 ($535) | $2,859 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 45,208 ($412) | $2,291 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 6,801 ($62) | $140 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 141,138 ($1,286) | $2,396 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 83,454 ($760) | $2,024 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 8,781 ($80) | $127 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,031 ($9) | $54 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 60,260 ($549) | $295 | + 86% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 37,300 ($340) | $167 | + 103% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 913 ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 336 ($3.06) | $30 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 47% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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Dhaka | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,354 ($31) | $56 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,996 ($27) | $61 | - 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 8,959 ($82) | $112 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 8,968 ($82) | $130 | - 37% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 13% more expensive than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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Dhaka | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 5,179,980 ($47,195) | $20,174 | + 134% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 108 ($0.98) | $1.20 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 3,823 ($35) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 788 ($7) | $26 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 49% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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Dhaka | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 826 ($8) | $7 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 878 ($8) | $20 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,532 ($14) | $139 | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 511 ($4.65) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 699 ($6) | $5.31 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 767 ($7) | $5.96 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 105 ($0.96) | $3.58 | - 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 130 ($1.18) | $2.58 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 313 ($2.85) | $28 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 37% cheaper than in Walnut Creek, California (United States) | ||||
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Dhaka | Walnut Creek, California | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,468 ($13) | $50 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,021 ($9) | $25 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,480 ($32) | $164 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,743 ($34) | $117 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,499 ($14) | $14 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 953 ($9) | $5.04 | + 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 791 ($7) | $7 | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 78,594 ($716) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 3.05 ($0.03) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 6,682 ($61) | $73 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 347 ($3.16) | $9 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 657 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $9,100 in Walnut Creek, California you would need to make just about $5,237 (Taka 574,816) in Dhaka.
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