Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 230 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 46 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 376 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 28 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 184 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 76 (Dirham 3.30) | Dirham 7 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 105 (Dirham 4.53) | Dirham 15 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 54 (Dirham 2.33) | Dirham 7 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 526 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 23 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 159 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 28 (Dirham 1.22) | Dirham 4.51 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 442 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 13 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,498 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 79 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 102 (Dirham 4.40) | Dirham 8 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 45 (Dirham 1.95) | Dirham 4.65 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 66% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 64,159 (Dirham 2,780) | Dirham 7,762 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 34,477 (Dirham 1,494) | Dirham 5,728 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,050 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 686 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 39,073 (Dirham 1,693) | Dirham 4,762 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 22,885 (Dirham 992) | Dirham 3,415 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 4,140 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 365 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,099 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 277 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 37,254 (Dirham 1,614) | Dirham 950 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,000 (Dirham 650) | Dirham 375 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 411 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 37 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 621 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 33 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 50% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,987 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 231 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,314 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 192 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,295 (Dirham 186) | Dirham 342 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,454 (Dirham 193) | Dirham 345 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 15% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,080,790 (Dirham 133,485) | Dirham 85,543 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (Dirham 4.06) | Dirham 2.06 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,108 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 127 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 60% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 129 (Dirham 5.58) | Dirham 22 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 491 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 50 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,039 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 260 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 405 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 30 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 230 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 17 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 411 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 82 (Dirham 3.55) | Dirham 12 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 100 (Dirham 4.31) | Dirham 12 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 240 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 70 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,281 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 189 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 958 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 83 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,373 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 595 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,103 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 263 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,179 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 74 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 284 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 638 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 45 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (Dirham 1,549) | Dirham 1,834 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.64 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,420 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 285 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 259 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,407 prices entered by 598 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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