Mid-Range Travel Guide: Bangladesh

Accommodation

$25-70 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms

Food & Dining

$15-35 per day

Mix of local restaurants and tourist-friendly eateries, hotel breakfasts, occasional fine dining experiences

Transportation

$8-25 per day

CNG auto-rickshaws, ride-sharing apps, occasional private car hires, air-conditioned buses for longer routes

Activities

$15-40 per day

Guided tours, boat trips, cultural site entries, cooking classes, day trips to nearby attractions

Eat at local tea shops and street stalls instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use local buses and shared transport instead of private vehicles (usually 70-85% savings)

Stay in areas popular with locals rather than main tourist zones (generally 30-50% lower accommodation costs)

Buy bottled water in bulk from local shops rather than hotels or tourist areas (typically 200-400% markup avoided)

Visit attractions early morning or late afternoon when local guides offer better rates (usually 20-40% less than peak hours)

Book accommodation directly with properties rather than through international platforms (often 10-25% savings)

Travel during monsoon season for significantly lower prices across all categories (typically 40-60% reductions)

Only eating at hotel restaurants and tourist areas instead of exploring local food scenes (typically costs 150-300% more)

Taking private transport for every journey instead of using efficient local bus networks (usually 3-5x more expensive)

Booking accommodation in Dhaka's diplomatic quarter or main tourist zones without comparing local neighborhood options (often 100-200% premium)

Not negotiating prices for tours and activities, especially for multi-day packages (missing potential 20-40% savings)