Bangladesh vs United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates is about 58% pricier than Bangladesh overall, with a price level of 64.4 versus 27.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, United Arab Emirates scores higher (97 vs 70 of 100).

Metric Bangladesh United Arab Emirates

Price level (US=100) 27.3 64.4

GDP / capita (PPP) $9,647 $79,229

GNI / capita (PPP) $10,060 $81,530

Inflation (YoY) 10.5% 1.7%

What's different, by category

Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.

Category Bangladesh United Arab Emirates

Housing & utilities 31 102

Food 85 138

Transport 74 77

Restaurants & hotels 39 111

Health 27 115

Communication 49 212

Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).

Quality of life

Metric Bangladesh United Arab Emirates

Quality-of-life score 70/100 97/100

Life expectancy 75 yrs 83 yrs

Safety · homicide /100k 2.3 0.7

Internet users 53% 100%

Frequently asked

Is Bangladesh more expensive than United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates is more expensive: about 58% pricier than Bangladesh overall.

What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United Arab Emirates?

Living the way $100,000 buys in Bangladesh would cost roughly $236,000 in United Arab Emirates, based on overall price levels.

Which has the better quality of life, Bangladesh or United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates scores higher, 97 vs 70 out of 100.

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