Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (Taka 1,538) | Taka 253 | + 507% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (Taka 1,141) | Taka 506 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (Taka 589) | Taka 234 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Taka 211) | Taka 91 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Taka 420) | Taka 150 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (Taka 203) | Taka 78 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (Taka 620) | Taka 476 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Taka 294) | Taka 307 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.47 (Taka 148) | Taka 56 | + 165% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (Taka 317) | Taka 407 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (Taka 1,964) | Taka 1,609 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (Taka 246) | Taka 136 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.06 (Taka 168) | Taka 72 | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 509% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 509% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 14,225 (Taka 471,178) | Taka 40,565 | + 1062% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,147 (Taka 302,982) | Taka 22,239 | + 1262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 766 (Taka 25,376) | Taka 4,221 | + 501% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,038 (Taka 266,227) | Taka 50,272 | + 430% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,261 (Taka 174,260) | Taka 31,111 | + 460% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 580 (Taka 19,214) | Taka 5,000 | + 284% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 331 (Taka 10,964) | Taka 1,266 | + 766% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 811 (Taka 26,857) | Taka 49,805 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (Taka 11,330) | Taka 15,000 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (Taka 1,081) | Taka 568 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 29 (Taka 955) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 214% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 214% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 263 (Taka 8,722) | Taka 2,505 | + 248% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 228 (Taka 7,553) | Taka 2,407 | + 214% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 407 (Taka 13,496) | Taka 5,268 | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 419 (Taka 13,886) | Taka 4,284 | + 224% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,151 (Taka 3,184,753) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.88 (Taka 95) | Taka 110 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 270 (Taka 8,949) | Taka 2,433 | + 268% | |
| Personal Care | + 254% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 254% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (Taka 732) | Taka 250 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 99 (Taka 3,287) | Taka 308 | + 968% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 315 (Taka 10,417) | Taka 1,500 | + 594% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (Taka 681) | Taka 360 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 22 (Taka 715) | Taka 191 | + 274% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (Taka 731) | Taka 794 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Taka 359) | Taka 158 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 (Taka 522) | Taka 200 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 41 (Taka 1,358) | Taka 205 | + 562% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 133% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (Taka 5,918) | Taka 1,513 | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (Taka 3,181) | Taka 1,024 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 484 (Taka 16,039) | Taka 3,000 | + 435% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 284 (Taka 9,391) | Taka 3,597 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (Taka 2,574) | Taka 1,519 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (Taka 733) | Taka 253 | + 189% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (Taka 1,491) | Taka 606 | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,716 (Taka 56,834) | Taka 35,756 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.20 (Taka 40) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 321 (Taka 10,645) | Taka 2,307 | + 361% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (Taka 722) | Taka 330 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 193% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,238 prices entered by 348 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 193% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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