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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 42% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 317 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 56 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 381 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 28 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 175 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 17 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 79 (Dirham 3.43) | Dirham 6 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 115 (Dirham 4.99) | Dirham 14 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 54 (Dirham 2.32) | Dirham 6 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 396 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 25 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 181 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 25 (Dirham 1.09) | Dirham 4.26 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 485 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 18 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,762 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 90 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 104 (Dirham 4.48) | Dirham 7 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 45 (Dirham 1.94) | Dirham 4.24 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 71% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 44,201 (Dirham 1,915) | Dirham 7,621 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 28,901 (Dirham 1,252) | Dirham 5,584 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,407 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 756 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 35,701 (Dirham 1,546) | Dirham 5,485 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 20,540 (Dirham 890) | Dirham 3,364 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 5,381 (Dirham 233) | Dirham 500 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,179 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 305 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 37,667 (Dirham 1,631) | Dirham 1,246 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 12,505 (Dirham 542) | Dirham 379 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 311 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 36 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 500 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 34 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,764 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 231 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,366 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 180 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,419 (Dirham 235) | Dirham 388 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,227 (Dirham 183) | Dirham 333 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 24% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,635,810 (Dirham 114,166) | Dirham 88,563 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 95 (Dirham 4.10) | Dirham 2.19 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,204 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 238 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 57% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 252 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 24 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 378 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 72 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 971 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 287 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 560 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 23 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 259 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 14 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 363 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 94 (Dirham 4.05) | Dirham 9 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 (Dirham 4.32) | Dirham 10 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 269 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 57 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 57% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,175 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 173 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 856 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 82 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,961 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 338 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,299 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 333 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,227 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 65 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 345 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 24 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 568 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 42 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 (Dirham 1,549) | Dirham 1,648 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 5.67 (Dirham 0.25) | Dirham 0.68 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,918 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 348 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 265 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,156 prices entered by 739 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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