Should I move to Dhaka?

Dhaka, Bangladesh has a cost of living 83.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 16.4). It is ranked #531 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 31.0 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Dhaka?

The cost of living in Dhaka is 83.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 16.4). Groceries are 70.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 79.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately BDT 18,806 per month. Local purchasing power index is 31.0 (NYC = 100).

🇧🇩 Bangladesh · #531 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Dhaka?

83.6% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-83.6%

vs NYC

BDT 18,806

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

31.0

Koopkracht

Very weak

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Dhaka?

Kostenverdeling: Dhaka

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

16.4 Very affordable

Huur

4.1 Very affordable

Boodschappen

29.9 Very affordable

Restaurants

20.1 Very affordable

Koopkracht

31.0 Very weak

Huur in Dhaka

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum BDT 18,806/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum BDT 9,074/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum BDT 54,384/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum BDT 26,791/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 52% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Alternatieven overwegen?

Steden in hetzelfde land of regio met vergelijkbare kosten van levensonderhoud.

🇧🇩 Chittagong

Bangladesh

CoL index 14.0

Chittagong vs Dhaka vergelijken →

🇨🇳 Chongqing

China

CoL index 16.5

Chongqing vs Dhaka vergelijken →

🇻🇳 Hanoi

Vietnam

CoL index 16.8

Hanoi vs Dhaka vergelijken →

Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

Voer uw salaris en huidige stad in. Ontvang het exacte nettoloon in Dhaka, in seconden.

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