- 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 316 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 54 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 414 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 27 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 169 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 75 (Dirham 3.22) | Dirham 7 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 96 (Dirham 4.15) | Dirham 13 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 62 (Dirham 2.69) | Dirham 7 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 358 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 146 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 (Dirham 1.02) | Dirham 5.01 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 293 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 14 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,528 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 100 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 100 (Dirham 4.33) | Dirham 7 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 43 (Dirham 1.88) | Dirham 4.49 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 69% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 44,794 (Dirham 1,935) | Dirham 8,062 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 37,026 (Dirham 1,599) | Dirham 6,154 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,219 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 753 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 42,062 (Dirham 1,817) | Dirham 6,158 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 25,427 (Dirham 1,098) | Dirham 4,201 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,502 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 531 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,060 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 303 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 43,752 (Dirham 1,890) | Dirham 1,461 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,650 (Dirham 762) | Dirham 426 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 297 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 38 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 606 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 38 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 54% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,308 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 252 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,463 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 215 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,406 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 397 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,729 (Dirham 161) | Dirham 459 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 15% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,281,160 (Dirham 141,738) | Dirham 78,448 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 92 (Dirham 3.97) | Dirham 2.26 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,321 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 247 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 59% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 283 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 23 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 504 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 63 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,238 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 285 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 370 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 28 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 295 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 16 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 324 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 19 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 88 (Dirham 3.81) | Dirham 11 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 113 (Dirham 4.86) | Dirham 12 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 326 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 57 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 37% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,495 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 196 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 732 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 77 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,663 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 299 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 4,974 (Dirham 215) | Dirham 356 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,213 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 66 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 284 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 506 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 42 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 (Dirham 1,545) | Dirham 2,162 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 43 (Dirham 1.84) | Dirham 0.81 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,940 (Dirham 127) | Dirham 458 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 229 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 21 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,878 prices entered by 1,368 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 48% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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