Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 25% more expensive than in Walvis Bay (Namibia)
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Food | + 74% | |||
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Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 74% more expensive than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
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Dhaka | Walvis Bay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 1,089 (186 N$) | 65 N$ | + 187% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 864 (148 N$) | 56 N$ | + 164% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 276 (47 N$) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 104 (18 N$) | 15 N$ | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 161 (28 N$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 127 (22 N$) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 625 (107 N$) | 65 N$ | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 335 (57 N$) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 77 (13 N$) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 763 (130 N$) | 14 N$ | + 855% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,968 (337 N$) | 112 N$ | + 200% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 119 (20 N$) | 18 N$ | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 171 (29 N$) | - | - | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
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Dhaka | Walvis Bay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 58,678 (10,035 N$) | 7,954 N$ | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 45,208 (7,731 N$) | 10,973 N$ | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 6,801 (1,163 N$) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 141,138 (24,137 N$) | 10,200 N$ | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 83,454 (14,272 N$) | 7,163 N$ | + 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 8,781 (1,502 N$) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,031 (176 N$) | 1,009 N$ | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 60,260 (10,305 N$) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 37,300 (6,379 N$) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 913 (156 N$) | 86 N$ | + 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 336 (57 N$) | 169 N$ | - 66% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 5% more expensive than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
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Dhaka | Walvis Bay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,354 (574 N$) | 690 N$ | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,996 (512 N$) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 8,959 (1,532 N$) | 940 N$ | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 8,968 (1,534 N$) | 1,213 N$ | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 26% more expensive than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
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Dhaka | Walvis Bay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 5,179,980 (885,861 N$) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 108 (18 N$) | 14 N$ | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 3,823 (654 N$) | 407 N$ | + 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 788 (135 N$) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
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Dhaka | Walvis Bay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 826 (141 N$) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 878 (150 N$) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,532 (262 N$) | 294 N$ | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 511 (87 N$) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 699 (120 N$) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 767 (131 N$) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 105 (18 N$) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 130 (22 N$) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 313 (53 N$) | 120 N$ | - 56% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 23% more expensive than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
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Dhaka | Walvis Bay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,468 (251 N$) | 360 N$ | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,021 (175 N$) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,480 (595 N$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,743 (640 N$) | 590 N$ | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,499 (256 N$) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 953 (163 N$) | 27 N$ | + 502% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 791 (135 N$) | 23 N$ | + 480% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 78,594 (13,441 N$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 3.05 (0.52 N$) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 6,682 (1,143 N$) | 632 N$ | + 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 347 (59 N$) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 682 prices entered by 250 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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