Cheapest priced cityDhaka$263 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityDhaka$263 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$71across 1 priced cities
Dhaka vs the worldCheaper than 525 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signalVisa on arrival exists but is narrow — 30 days, USD 51 cash, and only if you are flying in from a country with no Bangladesh mission or you qualify as an investor or official guest. There is no tourist e-visa. The strongest long-stay route is inherited: NVR, for foreign nationals of Bangladeshi origin.as of 2026-07
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Dhaka | $263 | 130.7 district | $71 | $148 | $56 | $55 | $57 | $24 | $276 |
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Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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