How expensive is Dhaka compared to other cities?

Dhaka ranks #531 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 91.9% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 4.1 and local purchasing power is 31.0.

What is the average rent in Dhaka?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Dhaka city centre costs approximately BDT 18,806 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to BDT 9,074 (saving 52%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around BDT 54,384.

Is Dhaka affordable to live in?

Dhaka is very affordable by global standards. Groceries are very affordable, restaurants are very affordable, and local purchasing power is very weak.

🇧🇩 Bangladesh · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Dhaka

Very affordable: goedkoper dan 91.9% van de steden wereldwijd

Gerangschikt op #531 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 8% van de steden wereldwijd

Very affordable

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

Very affordable

Huur

Very affordable

Boodschappen

Very weak

Koopkracht

Lagere index = betaalbaarder

Huurprijzen in Dhaka

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	BDT 18,806/mo ≈ $152	BDT 9,074/mo ≈ $74	52%
3-Kamer	BDT 54,384/mo ≈ $441	BDT 26,791/mo ≈ $217	51%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Dhaka has a cost of living index of 16.4 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

16.4

Index

Sources

1.3

Gap between sources