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Cost of living in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Summary of cost of living in Dhaka

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Taka 196,049
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Taka 74,217
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Dhaka
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Taka 386
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Taka 409
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Taka 206
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Taka 89
12 eggs, large Taka 183
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Taka 157
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Taka 297
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Taka 244
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Taka 59
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Taka 469
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Taka 1,565
2 liters of coca-cola Taka 135
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Taka 53
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Taka 38,021
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Taka 26,922
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Taka 4,712
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Taka 61,660
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Taka 34,191
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Taka 4,811
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Taka 826
40” flat screen tv Taka 45,950
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Taka 21,367
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Taka 620
Hourly rate for cleaning help Taka 720
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Taka 1,772
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Taka 3,590
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Taka 4,190
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Taka 3,655
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Taka 3,736,670
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Taka 134
Monthly ticket public transport Taka 2,563
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Taka 517
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Taka 294
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Taka 766
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Taka 1,355
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Taka 511
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Taka 247
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Taka 561
4 rolls of toilet paper Taka 101
Tube of toothpaste Taka 167
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Taka 356
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Taka 1,160
2 tickets to the movies Taka 1,190
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Taka 2,021
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Taka 4,582
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Taka 356
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Taka 240
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Taka 576
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Taka 43,807
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Taka 2.19
1 month of gym membership in business district Taka 6,950
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Taka 307
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 716 prices entered by 277 different people.
Latest price update: December 11, 2023

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