Last update: Oct 2026

Cost of Living Comparison Between Banyuwangi and Dhaka

For one person, living is cheaper in Dhaka: $422 a month against $470 in Banyuwangi, rent and utilities included – about $580 less a year. Higher rent and utilities in Banyuwangi outweigh lower spending on other living expenses.

Banyuwangi, Indonesia
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Banyuwangi
🇮🇩 Indonesia
$470
/mo nomad
Dhaka
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
$422
/mo nomad
Monthly Cost of Living

How much you'll spend in Banyuwangi and in Dhaka

Real prices from locals and on-the-ground checks – rent, groceries, transit and the daily extras. Here's what a month in Banyuwangi and in Dhaka actually costs, broken down by who's living it.

Monthly costs for one person with rent: $470 in Banyuwangi versus $422 in Dhaka.

  • Banyuwangi $470
  • Dhaka $422

Estimated couple costs with rent: $759 in Banyuwangi versus $728 in Dhaka.

  • Banyuwangi $759
  • Dhaka $728

Monthly costs for a family of three with rent: $1,049 in Banyuwangi versus $1,033 in Dhaka.

  • Banyuwangi $1,049
  • Dhaka $1,033

Living in Banyuwangi is roughly 11% more expensive than in Dhaka, and outside of rent the biggest gap is in utilities.

Both cities sit below the global median: Banyuwangi 66% lower, Dhaka 69% lower.

Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Banyuwangi
Dhaka
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$0.67 Rp 12.2K
$2.40 ৳297
-72.08%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$11.24 Rp 204.0K
$12.93 ৳1,603
-13.07%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.08 Rp 55.9K
$4.78 ৳593
-35.56%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
-
$4.92 ৳610
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$3.96 ৳490
-
Cappuccino
$1.18 Rp 21.4K
$2.38 ৳295
-50.42%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.38 Rp 6,815
$0.30 ৳37.09
26.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.17 Rp 3,022
$0.17 ৳21.31
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.10 Rp 38.2K
-
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.17 Rp 75.7K
-
-
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Banyuwangi
Dhaka
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.01 Rp 18.4K
$0.79 ৳97.5
27.85%
White Bread (500g)
$0.63 Rp 11.5K
$0.63 ৳78.3
-
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.79 Rp 14.4K
$0.72 ৳89.1
9.72%
Eggs
$0.73 Rp 13.3K
$1.18 ৳147
-38.14%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.62 Rp 65.7K
$8.73 ৳1,082
-58.53%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.08 Rp 37.7K
$3.30 ৳409
-36.97%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.22 Rp 112.9K
$6.64 ৳824
-6.33%
Apples (1kg)
$1.94 Rp 35.2K
$2.80 ৳347
-30.71%
Banana (1kg)
$0.58 Rp 10.5K
$0.86 ৳107
-32.56%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.70 Rp 12.7K
$2.32 ৳287
-69.83%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.97 Rp 17.6K
$0.61 ৳75.7
59.02%
Potato (1kg)
$0.81 Rp 14.7K
$0.23 ৳28.29
252.17%
Onion (1kg)
$0.90 Rp 16.3K
$0.48 ৳59.9
87.50%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.57 Rp 10.3K
$0.33 ৳41.23
72.73%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.33 Rp 5,912
$0.30 ৳37.56
10.00%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
-
$12.23 ৳1,516
-
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
-
$5.23 ৳649
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$6.51 ৳807
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.96 Rp 35.5K
$3.29 ৳408
-40.43%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.49 Rp 99.7K
-
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.39 Rp 25.3K
-
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.22 Rp 40.2K
-
-
🚌 Getting Around
Banyuwangi
Dhaka
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.23 Rp 4,165
$0.41 ৳51.3
-43.90%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.37 Rp 206.3K
$21.27 ৳2,637
-46.54%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.49 Rp 8,869
$1.18 ৳147
-58.47%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.29 Rp 5,314
$0.38 ৳47.16
-23.68%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.58 Rp 46.9K
$3.27 ৳406
-21.10%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.72 Rp 13.0K
$1.16 ৳143
-37.93%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$22.4K Rp 406.4M
$29.9K ৳3.7M
-25.10%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.9K Rp 507.1M
$32.5K ৳4.0M
-14.04%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banyuwangi
Dhaka
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$46.01 Rp 834.8K
$46.86 ৳5,810
-1.81%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.67 Rp 84.8K
$4.31 ৳535
8.35%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.65 Rp 320.3K
$11.09 ৳1,375
59.15%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Banyuwangi
Dhaka
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$17.89 Rp 324.6K
$17.52 ৳2,172
2.11%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.03 Rp 145.8K
$17.67 ৳2,190
-54.56%
Cinema Ticket
$1.88 Rp 34.2K
$4.31 ৳534
-56.38%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Banyuwangi
Dhaka
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$27.75 Rp 503.5K
$139 ৳17.2K
-80.02%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,080 Rp 19.6M
$2,570 ৳318.6K
-57.99%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Banyuwangi
Dhaka
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$22.34 Rp 405.3K
$16.32 ৳2,024
36.89%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$10.98 Rp 199.3K
$19.36 ৳2,401
-43.29%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$54.8 Rp 994.4K
$45.97 ৳5,699
19.21%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$27.18 Rp 493.2K
$36.74 ৳4,555
-26.02%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Banyuwangi
Dhaka
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$227 Rp 4.1M
$145 ৳18.0K
56.47%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$148 Rp 2.7M
$68.1 ৳8,445
116.62%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$558 Rp 10.1M
$461 ৳57.1K
21.04%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$368 Rp 6.7M
$232 ৳28.8K
58.77%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,173 Rp 21.3M
$1,575 ৳195.3K
-25.54%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$778 Rp 14.1M
$789 ৳97.9K
-1.48%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Banyuwangi
Dhaka
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$148 Rp 2.7M
$245 ৳30.3K
-39.57%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.84
10.67
-35.90%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Banyuwangi: October 24, 2026

Last update for Dhaka: October 26, 2026

Monthly budget structure
Share of the monthly basket for one person, rent included.
Accommodation & Living
Banyuwangi
$148
Dhaka
$68 53.8% $79
Groceries & Markets
Banyuwangi
$116
Dhaka
$122 5.5% $6.4
Monthly Utilities & Internet
Banyuwangi
$68
Dhaka
$62 8.9% $6.1
Clothing & Footwear
Banyuwangi
$52
Dhaka
$53 2.7% $1.4
Eating Out
Banyuwangi
$50
Dhaka
$64 28.6% $14
Sport & Entertainment
Banyuwangi
$22
Dhaka
$26 20.6% $4.5
Getting Around
Banyuwangi
$14
Dhaka
$26 82.7% $12

Cost Breakdown

A one-bedroom apartment in the center runs $227 in Banyuwangi and $145 in Dhaka. Housing cost is often the main lever when comparing two cities.

Dhaka pays 65% more on average while also being the cheaper of the two. The combined effect is a noticeably stronger local purchasing power.

Dining out: $11 in Banyuwangi vs $13 in Dhaka for a mid-range dinner for two. Groceries echo the gap at $116 vs $122 per month, with Banyuwangi cheaper across the board.

Good to know
🇮🇩 Banyuwangi
🇧🇩 Dhaka
🕒 Local time
21:41 9:41 PM
20:41 8:41 PM
1 h behind Banyuwangi
🌤 Weather
👥 Population
117,558
21,741,000 Capital
💱 Currency
Exchange rates and currency converter

BDT, USD, EUR to IDR – Indonesian Rupiah Converter

Indonesian Rupiah exchange rates as of October 27, 2026: 1 USD = 18,145 IDR (100,000 IDR = 5.51 USD). 1 EUR = 20,281 IDR (100,000 IDR = 4.93 EUR).

Bangladeshi Taka exchange rates as of October 27, 2026: 1 USD = 124 BDT (1,000 BDT = 8.07 USD). 1 EUR = 139 BDT (1,000 BDT = 7.22 EUR).

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Banyuwangi vs Dhaka: Cost of Living - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dhaka cheaper than Banyuwangi?
Dhaka is cheaper overall, especially in utilities. The 11% gap adds up to real monthly savings that compound significantly over time.
Where can you earn more: Banyuwangi or Dhaka?
On paper, salaries run 40% lower in Banyuwangi. That’s worth factoring in alongside costs, though remote workers earning in a stronger currency may not notice the difference at all.
What is the rent difference between Banyuwangi and Dhaka?
Rent for a central apartment: $227 in Banyuwangi versus $145 in Dhaka. Housing is usually the single largest factor when comparing overall living costs between the two.
How do food prices compare in Banyuwangi and in Dhaka?
Shoppers in Banyuwangi pay roughly 5% less for everyday groceries. It’s an unusual reversal that partly offsets higher costs elsewhere.
Is eating out cheaper in Banyuwangi or in Dhaka?
Dining out is cheaper in Banyuwangi – a meal for two runs $11 versus $13 in Dhaka. If you eat out regularly, this makes a real dent in your monthly spending.
Is $1,000 enough for either Banyuwangi or Dhaka?
Either city works on $1,000 a month, though Dhaka gives you more room to save. At this income level, the choice is more about lifestyle than financial pressure.
Is it better to live in Banyuwangi or in Dhaka?
Both cities offer a good standard of living with different trade-offs. Neither is objectively better – the right pick depends on what matters most: affordability, career, cultural scene, or climate.

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