Dhaka travel budget

Dhaka: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Dhaka

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Dhaka for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 27 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 3.8 per person
  • $ 1.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 524* (62314 BDT)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 50 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.8 per person
  • $ 4 per person
  • $ 4.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 1138* (135394 BDT)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 87 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9 per person
  • $ 7.7 per person
  • $ 8.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 1918* (228116 BDT)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Dhaka compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Dhaka in 2024 is 62% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Dhaka in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Dhaka by expense type

Restaurant budget in Dhaka

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Dhaka is 79% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.1/person
($ 1 to $ 4.2)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 6.1/person
($ 3.7 to $ 11)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.2/person
($ 3.7 to $ 7.4)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.3/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Dhaka

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Dhaka is 59% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 44/night
($ 21 to $ 211)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 39/night
($ 15 to $ 103)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 61/night
($ 19 to $ 247)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 114/night
($ 29 to $ 258)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 209/night
($ 68 to $ 489)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 46/month
($ 22 to $ 197)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 131/month
($ 20 to $ 613)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 155/month
($ 31 to $ 492)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 63/month
($ 31 to $ 238)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 97/month
($ 19 to $ 725)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Dhaka

On average, the price of supermarket food in Dhaka is 69% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.2/12 eggs
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.3)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 1.7)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Dhaka

On average, the price of transport in Dhaka is 52% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.1)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.2
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Dhaka

On average, budget for leisure activities in Dhaka is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.2/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 8.2)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 14/hr
($ 8.2 to $ 21)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Dhaka

On average, shopping budget in Dhaka is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.9/pack
($ 2.6 to $ 3.3)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 18
($ 5.7 to $ 42)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 20
($ 6.1 to $ 42)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Dhaka
Melbourne → Dhaka
Melbourne → Dhaka
$ 898
(fair price: $ 758)
London → Dhaka
London → Dhaka
London → Dhaka
$ 783
(fair price: $ 703)
Toronto → Dhaka
Toronto → Dhaka
Toronto → Dhaka
$ 1457
(fair price: $ 1253)
Manchester → Dhaka
Manchester → Dhaka
Manchester → Dhaka
$ 917
(fair price: $ 786)
Sydney → Dhaka
Sydney → Dhaka
Sydney → Dhaka
$ 853
(fair price: $ 729)
New York City → Dhaka
New York City → Dhaka
New York City → Dhaka
$ 1142
(fair price: $ 1026)

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About this information on the cost of living in Dhaka

The information about the cost of living in Dhaka shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Dhaka was updated on 10-11-2024.

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