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How much does a trip to Dhaka, Bangladesh cost?
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A 3-night trip to Dhaka, Bangladesh for 2 people costs about €230 (32,000 BDT) on a mid-range budget, from €62 (8,580 BDT) travelling cheaply up to €500 (68,700 BDT) in comfort. Totals cover accommodation, food and drinks, local transport and sights; flights are extra.
Updated September 2026
Trip cost calculator
3-4 star hotel, restaurants, a taxi now and then
| Stay | €125 (17,400 BDT) |
| Food & drinks | €44 (6,060 BDT) |
| Local transport | €20 (2,700 BDT) |
| Sights & activities | €43 (5,910 BDT) |
| Total | €230 (32,000 BDT) |
Cost per person per day in Dhaka, Bangladesh
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | €4555 BDT | €212,890 BDT | €486,650 BDT |
| Food & drinks | €3.5455 BDT | €7.51,010 BDT | €121,700 BDT |
| Local transport | €0.550 BDT | €3.5450 BDT | €6.5890 BDT |
| Sights & activities | €2.5370 BDT | €7985 BDT | €162,220 BDT |
| Total per person per day | €101,430 BDT | €395,340 BDT | €8311,500 BDT |
What things cost in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Hotel room per night
- Budget€8 (1,110 BDT)
- Mid-range€42 (5,790 BDT)
- Comfort€96 (13,300 BDT)
Live nightly rates for a double room near the centre: median of 27 hotels on Agoda for a night next month.
- Restaurant meal€1.79 (246.28 BDT)
- Street food or quick meal€0.45 (61.57 BDT)
- Coffee€1.34 (184.71 BDT)
- Beer€2.68 (369.42 BDT)
- Taxi per km€0.22 (30.79 BDT)
- Public transport ticket€0.14 (20 BDT)
Hotels in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Budget: €8 (1,110 BDT) · Mid-range: €42 (5,790 BDT) · Comfort: €96 (13,300 BDT)
See hotel prices for your datesMoney tips for Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Fair taxi price (official, daytime): 1,000 BDT - 2,000 BDT (€7 - €14). Fix the fare before getting in or use a ride-hailing app like Uber or Pathao. Drivers outside the terminal may demand much higher prices. Official rank and app fares are significantly cheaper.
- Best alternative: Airport shuttle bus or the city bus routes toward Motijheel / Dhaka city centre, plus the metro rail line serving nearby stations. (60 BDT (€0.43))
- Tap your MRT pass or ticket at the gate before entering metro platforms. Bus fares are paid in cash to the conductor; no validation needed but keep your ticket until you exit. Fine without a valid ticket: 500 BDT (€3.62).
- Tipping is not expected but appreciated in nicer restaurants. A 5 to 10 percent tip is fine for good service. Taxi and rickshaw drivers are not tipped beyond rounding up.
- Most restaurants do not add a cover or service charge. Some upscale places add a 10 percent service charge, which is shown on the bill. Check menus for prices before ordering, as some places without printed prices may inflate charges for foreigners.
- Use ATMs attached to major banks, not standalone machines, to avoid high fees. Always select to be charged in Bangladeshi Taka and decline dynamic currency conversion. Some independent ATM networks charge notably higher withdrawal fees. Contactless cards work at many bank ATMs and mid-range to upscale shops.
How we calculate
Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.
Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.
Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-12. Your trip can cost more or less.