Living in Dhaka city can vary a lot depending on lifestyle, location, and type of accommodation. Here’s a breakdown of typical monthly expenses for a student or a young professional:

1. Accommodation

1. University dorm/hall: 1,000–3,000 BDT per month (if available)
2. Shared rental apartment: 8,000–20,000 BDT per month (1–2 rooms, depending on area)
3. Private 1-bedroom apartment: 15,000–40,000 BDT per month (in central areas like Gulshan, Banani, Dhanmondi)

2. Food / Eating

1. Home-cooked meals: 4,000–8,000 BDT per month (if buying groceries and cooking yourself)
2. Eating out / street food: 2,000–6,000 BDT per month (depends on frequency; simple meals cost 50–150 BDT each, restaurants 250–600 BDT per meal)

3. Transportation

1. Public transport (bus, rickshaw, CNG auto-rickshaw): 1,500–3,000 BDT per month
2. Ride-sharing (Uber/Bolt/motorbike taxi): 3,000–6,000 BDT per month, depending on usage

4. Miscellaneous / Utilities

1. Electricity, water, internet, mobile phone: 2,000–5,000 BDT per month
2. Entertainment, clothing, personal items: 2,000–5,000 BDT per month

✅ Approximate monthly total:

1. Low-budget student life: 10,000–15,000 BDT
2. Moderate lifestyle: 20,000–30,000 BDT
3. Comfortable lifestyle in a good area: 35,000–50,000 BDT