🇧🇩 East & South Asia
Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Very cheap, extremely dense megacity; challenging infrastructure and traffic
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Dhaka climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 62,148 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 99.9 Mbps | 89 Mbps | 4 ms | 48,520 |
| Mobile | 45.4 Mbps | 18.7 Mbps | 19 ms | 13,628 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 122.847 BDT, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $405 | BDT 49,767 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $554 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $1,451 | BDT 178,226 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $282 | BDT 34,631 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $149 | BDT 18,342 |
| 1BR outside center | $77 | BDT 9,412 |
| 3BR city center | $438 | BDT 53,833 |
| 3BR outside center | $233 | BDT 28,632 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $140 | BDT 17,218 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $70 | BDT 8,636 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $2.44 | BDT 300 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $12.21 | BDT 1,500 |
| Fast food combo | $4.88 | BDT 600 |
| Beef (per lb) | $2.95 | BDT 362 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $0.66 | BDT 80.47 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $45 | BDT 5,566 |
| Phone plan / mo | $5 | BDT 593 |
| Internet / mo | $11 | BDT 1,397 |
| Gym membership / mo | $19 | BDT 2,283 |
| Cinema ticket | $4.07 | BDT 500 |
| Preschool / mo | $95 | BDT 11,635 |
| International school / yr | $2,599 | BDT 319,333 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $29,781 | BDT 3,658K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Bangladesh
Country-level research that applies to living in Dhaka — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 4/10 · cross-border collection 2/10 — legal detail → |
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo