Can you live in Dhaka with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $882, you would have roughly $118 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Dhaka with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $882, you would have roughly $1,118 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Dhaka with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $882, you would have roughly $2,118 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Dhaka with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $882, you would have roughly $4,118 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Dhaka with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $882, you would have roughly $7,118 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Dhaka, Bangladesh

How much does it really cost to live in Dhaka? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 21,000,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Large city 💱 BDT

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$ $360 1-bedroom rent / mo

56 Quality of life / 100

44 Safety / 100

62 Internet / 100

86 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$360
Food (moderate)	$220
Transport	$8
Utilities	$40
Internet	$20
Healthcare	$38
Entertainment	$105
Total (moderate)	$882

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Dhaka.

Shared accommodation	$150
Studio	$280
1-bedroom	$360
2-bedroom	$560
3-bedroom	$780

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City Scores

How Dhaka rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeLarge
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityDhaka
LanguageBengali
CurrencyBDT
Time zoneAsia/Dhaka

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Pros and Cons of Dhaka

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $566 per month Basic $653 per month Moderate $882 per month Comfortable $1,234 per month Premium $2,030 per month

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Can You Live in Dhaka on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Affordable	$118 / month
$ 2,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,118 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$2,118 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$4,118 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$7,118 / month