Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 40 (Taka 1,163) | Taka 324 | + 259% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (Taka 877) | Taka 492 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (Taka 425) | Taka 196 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Taka 186) | Taka 92 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (Taka 417) | Taka 135 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.03 (Taka 147) | Taka 78 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 18 (Taka 535) | Taka 608 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (Taka 231) | Taka 223 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.80 (Taka 111) | Taka 33 | + 239% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (Taka 298) | Taka 384 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (Taka 1,737) | Taka 1,406 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (Taka 252) | Taka 111 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (Taka 130) | Taka 70 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 414% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 414% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,626 (Taka 280,959) | Taka 43,758 | + 542% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,145 (Taka 208,532) | Taka 25,202 | + 727% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 (Taka 21,999) | Taka 3,035 | + 625% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,821 (Taka 169,913) | Taka 22,952 | + 640% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,054 (Taka 118,336) | Taka 18,549 | + 538% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (Taka 15,925) | Taka 7,137 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 348 (Taka 10,168) | Taka 1,213 | + 738% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,160 (Taka 33,867) | Taka 31,061 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (Taka 9,795) | Taka 17,904 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 (Taka 1,177) | Taka 417 | + 182% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (Taka 1,097) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 191 (Taka 5,566) | Taka 2,410 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 193 (Taka 5,635) | Taka 3,066 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (Taka 9,859) | Taka 6,410 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 342 (Taka 9,982) | Taka 4,273 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,493 (Taka 2,641,276) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.78 (Taka 110) | Taka 107 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 89 (Taka 2,596) | Taka 2,440 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 153% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (Taka 663) | Taka 285 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (Taka 1,094) | Taka 513 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 (Taka 8,273) | Taka 1,500 | + 452% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (Taka 761) | Taka 425 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (Taka 472) | Taka 333 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (Taka 583) | Taka 376 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (Taka 359) | Taka 85 | + 322% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (Taka 563) | Taka 89 | + 534% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (Taka 1,469) | Taka 445 | + 230% | |
| Entertainment | + 198% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 198% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 186 (Taka 5,435) | Taka 1,308 | + 316% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (Taka 2,694) | Taka 852 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 332 (Taka 9,686) | Taka 1,768 | + 448% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 275 (Taka 8,023) | Taka 2,051 | + 291% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (Taka 2,207) | Taka 999 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (Taka 607) | Taka 248 | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (Taka 1,195) | Taka 564 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,989 (Taka 58,066) | Taka 35,756 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.69 (Taka 20) | Taka 2.94 | + 588% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 268 (Taka 7,809) | Taka 2,601 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (Taka 582) | Taka 287 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,780 prices entered by 511 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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