- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 45% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 329 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 53 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 405 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 27 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 156 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 18 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (Dirham 3.27) | Dirham 7 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 97 (Dirham 4.23) | Dirham 13 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 62 (Dirham 2.73) | Dirham 7 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 374 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 25 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 146 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (Dirham 1.02) | Dirham 5.18 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 275 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 12 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,472 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 89 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 99 (Dirham 4.32) | Dirham 7 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 43 (Dirham 1.86) | Dirham 4.34 | - 57% | |
| 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 43,815 (Dirham 1,919) | Dirham 8,155 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 29,565 (Dirham 1,295) | Dirham 6,349 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,684 (Dirham 205) | Dirham 760 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 38,900 (Dirham 1,704) | Dirham 6,440 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 21,781 (Dirham 954) | Dirham 4,234 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 4,033 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 485 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,051 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 304 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 42,128 (Dirham 1,845) | Dirham 1,541 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,526 (Dirham 768) | Dirham 386 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 299 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 41 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 484 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 40 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,223 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 276 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,446 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 219 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,342 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 383 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,730 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 473 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 29% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,716,720 (Dirham 118,982) | Dirham 79,151 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (Dirham 4.11) | Dirham 2.06 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,782 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 267 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 62% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 257 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 23 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 362 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 74 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,258 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 262 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 431 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 27 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 255 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 301 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 19 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 85 (Dirham 3.71) | Dirham 9 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 104 (Dirham 4.55) | Dirham 13 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 326 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 60 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 994 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 191 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 765 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 77 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,781 (Dirham 122) | Dirham 296 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,668 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 382 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 698 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 65 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 268 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 555 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 45 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 (Dirham 1,566) | Dirham 2,077 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 23 (Dirham 1.00) | Dirham 0.71 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,613 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 441 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 237 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,623 prices entered by 1,451 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 54% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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