Capital city in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
Cost of living in Dhaka
How much a month costs in Dhaka
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $732–1,220 (৳90,000–150,000).
Prices in Dhaka
Typical 2026 ranges in BDT, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | BDT | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ৳35,000–80,000 | $285–651 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ৳18,000–40,000 | $146–325 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ৳5,000–15,000 | $41–122 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ৳120–250 | $1–2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ৳600–1,500 | $4.9–12.2 |
| Cappuccino | ৳200–350 | $1.6–2.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ৳20–100 | $0.16–0.81 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ৳150–350 | $1.2–2.8 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ৳3,000–8,000 | $24–65 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ৳500–900 | $4.1–7.3 |
Value for money: 53/100
A value score of 53/100 means Dhaka gives more quality of life per dollar than 52% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 35/100.
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Cost of living across Bangladesh
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Cox's Bazar | $488–813 | 79/100 |
| Dhaka | $732–1,220 | 53/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Dhaka
Similar safety, lower cost, in South Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hampi | India | $291–467 |
| Darjeeling | India | $332–519 |
| Mysore | India | $363–571 |
| Dharamshala | India | $394–674 |
| Pondicherry | India | $415–674 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Dhaka?
About $325–447 on a lean budget, $732–1,220 for a comfortable month and $1,790–3,250 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Dhaka?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ৳35,000–80,000 ($285–651) a month in the center and ৳18,000–40,000 ($146–325) outside it.
How much does food cost in Dhaka?
A local meal is ৳120–250 ($1–2); a mid-range restaurant is ৳600–1,500 ($4.9–12.2) per person.
Is Bangladesh expensive?
Prices in Bangladesh are about 25% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Dhaka Mass Transit Company (MRT)
- Bangladesh e-Visa portal
- Evercare Hospital Dhaka
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.