Essentials in Dhaka run $263 a month. The average net salary of $276 covers that 1.1×. 130.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at district level.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $71 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $148 |
| Groceries | $56 |
| Dining out | $55 |
| Utilities | $57 |
| Local transport | $24 |
| Essentials / mo | $263 |
| Avg net salary | $276 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $225 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $436 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Dhaka, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $2.43 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $12.15 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.86 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.34 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.30 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.17 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $0.81 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.57 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.66 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.19 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.01 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.36 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.82 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.89 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.73 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.24 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.50 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.29 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.40 |
| Monthly transit pass | $24.29 |
| Taxi start | $1.21 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.49 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.08 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $45.07 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $12.32 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $4.00 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $18.85 |
| Cinema, one seat | $4.05 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Dhaka has 130.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (district level). That is the highest of the 7 Bangladesh cities we track. Bangladesh's national figure is 85.8, so Dhaka runs 45 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
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