Cost of living in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 14% cheaper than in Wuhan (China)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 12% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 322 (20元) | 26元 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 499 (31元) | 32元 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 173 (11元) | 12元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 87 (5.45元) | 14元 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 126 (8元) | 13元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 92 (5.76元) | 12元 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 338 (21元) | 39元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 233 (15元) | 13元 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 32 (2.03元) | 7元 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 408 (25元) | 5.28元 | + 383% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,421 (89元) | 100元 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 108 (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 68 (4.25元) | 8元 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 18% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 45,759 (2,861元) | 4,224元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,181 (1,325元) | 2,624元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,266 (267元) | 263元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 30,695 (1,919元) | 2,631元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 19,333 (1,209元) | 1,436元 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,752 (235元) | 268元 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,434 (90元) | 97元 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 32,785 (2,050元) | 2,514元 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,319 (1,083元) | 930元 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 571 (36元) | 27元 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 772 (48元) | 26元 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 47% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,101 (194元) | 488元 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,831 (177元) | 332元 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 8,198 (513元) | 630元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,398 (275元) | 567元 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 23% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,575,770 (223,603元) | 117,537元 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 104 (7元) | 7元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,516 (95元) | 115元 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Taka 459 (29元) | 27元 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 35% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 303 (19元) | 19元 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 493 (31元) | 25元 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,238 (77元) | 200元 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 453 (28元) | 25元 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 250 (16元) | 32元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 489 (31元) | 40元 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 91 (5.67元) | 10元 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 95 (5.96元) | 10元 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 306 (19元) | 29元 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Dhaka (Bangladesh) is 30% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Dhaka | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,422 (89元) | 86元 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 956 (60元) | 66元 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,048 (128元) | 652元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,983 (124元) | 180元 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 890 (56元) | 41元 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 229 (14元) | 33元 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 557 (35元) | 22元 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 51,847 (3,242元) | 4,238元 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.92 (0.12元) | 0.25元 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,127 (133元) | 363元 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 271 (17元) | 20元 | - 15% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 458 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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