- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 48% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 314 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 54 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 403 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 26 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 154 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (Dirham 3.22) | Dirham 7 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 97 (Dirham 4.18) | Dirham 13 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 63 (Dirham 2.71) | Dirham 7 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 360 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 146 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (Dirham 1.00) | Dirham 5.18 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 272 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,441 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 92 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 99 (Dirham 4.27) | Dirham 7 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 44 (Dirham 1.90) | Dirham 4.33 | - 56% | |
| 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 44,421 (Dirham 1,921) | Dirham 8,101 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 31,399 (Dirham 1,358) | Dirham 6,204 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,909 (Dirham 212) | Dirham 757 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 39,799 (Dirham 1,721) | Dirham 6,456 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 23,642 (Dirham 1,022) | Dirham 4,334 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 4,134 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 498 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,062 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 306 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 42,558 (Dirham 1,840) | Dirham 1,450 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,132 (Dirham 741) | Dirham 388 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 291 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 38 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 523 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 39 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 56% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,133 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 277 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,294 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 212 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,393 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 376 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,787 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 459 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,862,910 (Dirham 123,802) | Dirham 79,150 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 93 (Dirham 4.02) | Dirham 2.20 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,942 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 258 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 61% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 249 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 443 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 70 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,289 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 266 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 319 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 268 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 300 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 84 (Dirham 3.65) | Dirham 9 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 105 (Dirham 4.53) | Dirham 13 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 335 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 57 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 61% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,013 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 191 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 752 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 77 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,781 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 268 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,400 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 367 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 640 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 64 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 279 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 524 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 44 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 (Dirham 1,546) | Dirham 2,124 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 10 (Dirham 0.42) | Dirham 0.79 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,853 (Dirham 123) | Dirham 443 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 233 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 21 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,493 prices entered by 1,422 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 56% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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