Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 25% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada)
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 6% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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Dhaka | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 1,089 (C$13) | C$19 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 864 (C$11) | C$13 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 276 (C$3.40) | C$5.53 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 104 (C$1.28) | C$1.88 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 161 (C$1.98) | C$4.22 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 127 (C$1.56) | C$3.95 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 625 (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 335 (C$4.12) | C$3.42 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 77 (C$0.95) | C$1.94 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 763 (C$9) | C$3.24 | + 190% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,968 (C$24) | C$17 | + 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 119 (C$1.46) | C$2.42 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 171 (C$2.10) | C$1.66 | + 27% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 30% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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Dhaka | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 58,678 (C$721) | C$1,869 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 45,208 (C$556) | C$1,269 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 6,801 (C$84) | C$233 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 141,138 (C$1,734) | C$1,076 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 83,454 (C$1,026) | C$868 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 8,781 (C$108) | C$107 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,031 (C$13) | C$58 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 60,260 (C$741) | C$441 | + 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 37,300 (C$458) | C$129 | + 257% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 913 (C$11) | C$13 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 336 (C$4.13) | C$23 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 19% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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Dhaka | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,354 (C$41) | C$65 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,996 (C$37) | C$42 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 8,959 (C$110) | C$133 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 8,968 (C$110) | C$126 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 28% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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Dhaka | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 5,179,980 (C$63,658) | C$28,606 | + 123% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 108 (C$1.32) | C$1.49 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 3,823 (C$47) | C$106 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 788 (C$10) | C$22 | - 56% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 33% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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Dhaka | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 826 (C$10) | C$9 | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 878 (C$11) | C$33 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,532 (C$19) | C$110 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 511 (C$6) | C$8 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 699 (C$9) | C$4.42 | + 94% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 767 (C$9) | C$4.56 | + 107% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 105 (C$1.29) | C$2.67 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 130 (C$1.59) | C$2.36 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 313 (C$3.84) | C$37 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 34% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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Dhaka | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,468 (C$18) | C$57 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,021 (C$13) | C$25 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,480 (C$43) | C$155 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,743 (C$46) | C$96 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,499 (C$18) | C$9 | + 114% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 953 (C$12) | C$4.45 | + 163% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 791 (C$10) | C$7 | + 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 78,594 (C$966) | C$598 | + 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 3.05 (C$0.04) | C$0.43 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 6,682 (C$82) | C$54 | + 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 347 (C$4.27) | C$15 | - 72% | |
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 704 prices entered by 275 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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