Cost of living
Dhaka Division compared to Sylhet
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Overview comparison
Dhaka DivisionSylhet
Consumer prices in Sylhet are roughly 2% higher than in Dhaka Division.
Cost of living
| Item | Dhaka Division | Sylhet |
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| Total with rent one person | 246 | 312 |
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| Total with rent family | 665 | 779 |
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| Without rent one person | 188 | 183 |
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| Without rent one family | 526 | 621 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 84.53 | 58.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 96.66 | 165.44 |
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| Food person | 139 | 121 |
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| Food family | 281 | 351 |
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| Transport person | 48.93 | 22.04 |
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| Transport family | 138.9 | 60.88 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.26 years | 67 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dhaka Division | Sylhet |
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| Lunch Menu | 0.79 | 1.08 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.73 | 4.27 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.24 | 7.07 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.23 | 6.93 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.43 | 1.47 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.24 | 0.31 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dhaka Division | Sylhet |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 130.13 | 92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 75.68 | 34.68 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 133.26 | 141.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 82.94 | 107.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 14.98 | 11.84 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 24.58 | 19.78 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 13.7 | 10.46 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dhaka Division | Sylhet |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.62 | 11.58 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,112 | 938 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 411 | 374 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.44 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.53% | 18.35% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.32 | 3.19 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.91 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dhaka Division | Sylhet |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.53 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.26 | 0.51 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.96 | 0.76 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.92 | 7.29 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.09 | 1.19 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.55 | 4.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.48 | 0.8 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.16 | 0.14 |
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Other
| Item | Dhaka Division | Sylhet |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 11.48 | 9.23 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.37 | 5.14 |
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| Doctors visit | 9.39 | 12.41 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.87 | 1.81 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.61 | 11.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 23.61 | 40.14 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 40.78 | 50.79 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 779 | 999 |
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