Cost of living comparison

Bangladesh

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Nepal

Kathmandu vs. Dhaka Cost of Living Summary

Kathmandu is 7.1% more expensive than Dhaka.

Restaurants: pay 9.9% more in Kathmandu
Groceries: pay 2.4% less in Kathmandu
Transportation: pay 6.0% less in Kathmandu
Housing: pay 22.7% more in Kathmandu
Childcare: pay 21.9% more in Kathmandu
Entertainment and Sports: pay 20.3% less in Kathmandu
Clothing: pay 15.1% more in Kathmandu

The cost of housing, childcare, clothing, and restaurants in Kathmandu are more expensive than in Dhaka. Expenses including entertainment and sports, transportation, and groceries are lower in Kathmandu.

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Kathmandu vs. Dhaka Cost Breakdown

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pay 9.9% more for restaurants

	Dhaka	Kathmandu
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$2.44 BDT300.31	$1.94 NPR299.88	-20.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$4.87 BDT600.63	$7.75 NPR1,199.54	+59.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.32 BDT39.75	$0.52 NPR80.05	+60.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.16 BDT20.28	$0.14 NPR22.35	-12.2%
Average			+9.9%

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pay 2.4% less for groceries

	Dhaka	Kathmandu
Bread 1 loaf	$0.62 BDT76.25	$0.59 NPR91.84	-4.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.37 BDT539.40	$3.64 NPR563.12	-16.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$3.12 BDT385.00	$2.79 NPR430.92	-10.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.20 BDT147.59	$1.69 NPR260.65	+40.8%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.49 BDT183.24	$1.40 NPR217.04	-5.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.26 BDT154.75	$0.91 NPR140.29	-27.7%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.41 BDT50.75	$0.53 NPR81.62	+28.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.07 BDT132.00	$0.63 NPR98.05	-40.8%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.28 BDT34.79	$0.25 NPR39.11	-10.4%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.12 BDT14.19	$0.18 NPR27.63	+55.2%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.22 BDT26.99	$0.23 NPR35.99	+6.3%
Average			-2.4%

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pay 6.0% less for transportation

	Dhaka	Kathmandu
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.23 BDT521.81	$5.12 NPR791.84	+21.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$22.73 BDT2,802.93	$9.69 NPR1,499.42	-57.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,699.61 BDT4M	$29,079.65 NPR4M	-2.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$4.46 BDT550.58	$11.08 NPR1,714.34	+148.2%
Average			-6.0%

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pay 22.7% more for housing

	Dhaka	Kathmandu
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$10.78 BDT1,329.51	$8.95 NPR1,384.08	-17.0%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$152.72 BDT18,832.18	$219.17 NPR33,903.54	+43.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$73.69 BDT9,086.42	$101.02 NPR15,627.28	+37.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$34.91 BDT4,304.37	$23.92 NPR3,700.44	-31.5%
Average			+22.7%

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pay 21.9% more for childcare

	Dhaka	Kathmandu
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$90.60 BDT11,172.39	$65.27 NPR10,096.09	-28.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$2,631.62 BDT325K	$5,431.44 NPR840K	+106.4%
Average			+21.9%

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pay 20.3% less for entertainment and sports

	Dhaka	Kathmandu
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.87 BDT600.63	$3.09 NPR477.32	-36.7%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.38 BDT293.12	$1.51 NPR234.28	-36.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.25 BDT400.42	$2.46 NPR379.85	-24.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$16.52 BDT2,036.74	$21.54 NPR3,332.04	+30.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.06 BDT500.52	$2.91 NPR449.83	-28.4%
Average			-20.3%

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pay 15.1% more for clothing

	Dhaka	Kathmandu
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$16.79 BDT2,070.29	$24.97 NPR3,862.14	+48.7%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$21.19 BDT2,613.32	$26.44 NPR4,089.33	+24.7%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$50.86 BDT6,271.26	$62.68 NPR9,696.25	+23.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$37.02 BDT4,565.49	$28.43 NPR4,398.30	-23.2%
Average			+15.1%

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