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

Should I Move to Dhaka?

Q: 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.

83.6% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-83.6%

vs NYC

BDT 18,806

1-BR, city centre

31.0

Purchasing Power

Very weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Dhaka

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

16.4 Very affordable

Rent

4.1 Very affordable

Groceries

29.9 Very affordable

Restaurants

20.1 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

31.0 Very weak

Rent in Dhaka

1-BR, city centre BDT 18,806/mo

1-BR, outside centre BDT 9,074/mo

3-BR, city centre BDT 54,384/mo

3-BR, outside centre BDT 26,791/mo

Save by going outside centre 52% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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🇧🇩 Chittagong

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