Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Bangladesh is 20% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Bangladesh | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 859 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 52 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 711 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 34 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 246 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 100 (Dirham 3.35) | Dirham 7 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | Taka 160 (Dirham 5.37) | Dirham 14 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 112 (Dirham 3.76) | Dirham 5.02 | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 625 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 31 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 334 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 77 (Dirham 2.56) | Dirham 3.98 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 779 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 11 | + 141% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,629 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 80 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 126 (Dirham 4.23) | Dirham 8 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 169 (Dirham 5.67) | Dirham 4.99 | + 14% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Bangladesh is 61% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Bangladesh | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 58,353 (Dirham 1,953) | Dirham 9,431 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 45,554 (Dirham 1,524) | Dirham 5,945 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 6,854 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 797 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 142,206 (Dirham 4,759) | Dirham 6,217 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 56,988 (Dirham 1,907) | Dirham 4,162 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 8,881 (Dirham 297) | Dirham 568 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,075 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 283 | - 87% | |
40” flat screen tv | Taka 60,260 (Dirham 2,017) | Dirham 837 | + 141% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 37,692 (Dirham 1,261) | Dirham 338 | + 274% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 919 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 47 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 200 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 35 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Bangladesh is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Bangladesh | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 3,344 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 238 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,984 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 208 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 9,054 (Dirham 303) | Dirham 350 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 9,196 (Dirham 308) | Dirham 366 | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Bangladesh is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Bangladesh | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 5,330,940 (Dirham 178,393) | Dirham 117,172 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 108 (Dirham 3.62) | Dirham 2.92 | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 3,828 (Dirham 128) | Dirham 227 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Bangladesh is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Bangladesh | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 836 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 13 | + 108% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 876 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 30 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,543 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 285 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 409 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 736 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 17 | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 777 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 22 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 104 (Dirham 3.47) | Dirham 13 | - 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Taka 129 (Dirham 4.33) | Dirham 13 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 313 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 38 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Bangladesh is 59% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Bangladesh | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,462 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 194 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,023 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 92 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,581 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 396 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,800 (Dirham 127) | Dirham 378 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,519 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 76 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 605 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 22 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 641 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 36 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (Dirham 1,197) | Dirham 1,944 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 3.07 (Dirham 0.10) | Dirham 0.78 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 3,982 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 274 | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 342 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,605 prices entered by 514 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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