- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 46% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 329 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 57 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 426 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 27 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 173 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 21 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 73 (Dirham 3.22) | Dirham 7 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 98 (Dirham 4.30) | Dirham 13 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 58 (Dirham 2.53) | Dirham 7 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 368 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 147 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 (Dirham 1.06) | Dirham 5.08 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 342 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 14 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,486 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 112 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 101 (Dirham 4.42) | Dirham 7 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 46 (Dirham 2.03) | Dirham 4.51 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 70% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 42,612 (Dirham 1,865) | Dirham 7,938 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 34,991 (Dirham 1,532) | Dirham 6,079 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,724 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 735 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 42,959 (Dirham 1,880) | Dirham 6,106 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 25,756 (Dirham 1,127) | Dirham 4,379 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,716 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 527 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,062 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 302 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 43,935 (Dirham 1,923) | Dirham 1,504 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,666 (Dirham 642) | Dirham 470 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 291 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 39 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 545 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 39 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,103 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 269 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,596 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 213 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,703 (Dirham 206) | Dirham 412 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,026 (Dirham 176) | Dirham 475 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,281,160 (Dirham 143,614) | Dirham 78,944 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 92 (Dirham 4.02) | Dirham 2.30 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,448 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 251 | - 57% | |
| 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 297 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 24 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 476 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 69 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,238 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 284 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 370 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 27 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 304 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 360 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 87 (Dirham 3.83) | Dirham 11 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 110 (Dirham 4.80) | Dirham 13 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 320 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 62 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,533 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 196 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 787 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 79 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,706 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 344 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,759 (Dirham 121) | Dirham 361 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,315 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 67 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 332 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 547 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 43 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 (Dirham 1,565) | Dirham 2,057 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 14 (Dirham 0.60) | Dirham 0.89 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,557 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 463 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 229 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 21 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,524 prices entered by 1,285 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 51% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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