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Dhaka Families Pay $1,482.65 Monthly as New Uttara Hub Bundles Childcare, Essentials
One new facility in Sector 12 aims to ease the strain by offering daycare, play areas and supplies under one roof.
How we reported this
A family of four in Dhaka requires an average monthly cost of living of $1,482.65 including rent, or $1,157.65 excluding rent, for a standard lifestyle in 2026. That benchmark, drawn from local cost trackers, sets a high bar for parents juggling work and child-rearing in the capital.
The figure matters now because many households already stretch budgets across rent, transport and daily needs while seeking reliable childcare. In a city where average net salaries hover near 33,000 taka, parents look for ways to combine errands, education and downtime without adding extra trips or fees.
All-in-one options in Sector 12
ToguMogu Parenting Hub sits at House 9 on Sonargaon Janapath Road in Uttara. The site opened as Bangladesh’s first integrated parenting destination, placing daycare, an indoor play zone for children aged 2 to 8, a family café and a small essentials store on the same premises. Staff operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday for daycare and extend hours on other days for drop-in use of the play structures and café.
Parents can pick up diapers, formula, feeding items and basic clothing while their children attend age-appropriate activities. The play zone offers supervised climbing and sensory play, and after-school sessions focus on art, music and problem-solving. A licensed setup with CCTV and trained staff forms the core safety measures listed on the operator’s site.
Practical steps for families
Interested parents can book a visit or pre-register for daycare through the hub’s online portal at togumogu.com/parentinghub. The single-location model lets families cover multiple needs in one stop, which may help contain transport costs within the overall monthly outlay. Contact details listed include +88 01958-636805 and [email protected] for appointment requests.
Early registration is advised because enrollment stays limited to keep group sizes small. The address remains easy to reach for residents already travelling through Uttara’s main roads, and the site provides a map link for directions.