Cost of living in Romania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 lei (Taka 750) | Taka 228 | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (Taka 416) | Taka 356 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (Taka 270) | Taka 188 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.13 lei (Taka 108) | Taka 76 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (Taka 243) | Taka 106 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (Taka 126) | Taka 57 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (Taka 318) | Taka 511 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.31 lei (Taka 90) | Taka 159 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65 lei (Taka 56) | Taka 30 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.40 lei (Taka 71) | Taka 448 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (Taka 587) | Taka 1,508 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.80 lei (Taka 122) | Taka 103 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.54 lei (Taka 53) | Taka 42 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Romania is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,016 lei (Taka 63,308) | Taka 64,159 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,030 lei (Taka 42,605) | Taka 35,369 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 448 lei (Taka 9,395) | Taka 4,449 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,944 lei (Taka 40,798) | Taka 39,073 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,204 lei (Taka 25,276) | Taka 22,885 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 301 lei (Taka 6,312) | Taka 4,140 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (Taka 717) | Taka 1,133 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,330 lei (Taka 27,910) | Taka 37,922 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 377 lei (Taka 7,917) | Taka 15,038 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (Taka 790) | Taka 360 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (Taka 434) | Taka 621 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 296 lei (Taka 6,219) | Taka 1,987 | + 213% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 175 lei (Taka 3,675) | Taka 2,314 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (Taka 7,000) | Taka 6,592 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361 lei (Taka 7,573) | Taka 4,486 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,345 lei (Taka 1,623,549) | Taka 2,688,560 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.86 lei (Taka 102) | Taka 94 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 69 lei (Taka 1,452) | Taka 2,108 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (Taka 651) | Taka 129 | + 405% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 lei (Taka 804) | Taka 491 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 140 lei (Taka 2,940) | Taka 1,039 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (Taka 395) | Taka 405 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (Taka 265) | Taka 230 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (Taka 348) | Taka 411 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.05 lei (Taka 106) | Taka 82 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (Taka 203) | Taka 100 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (Taka 718) | Taka 240 | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 lei (Taka 2,037) | Taka 1,281 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 lei (Taka 1,042) | Taka 958 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 132 lei (Taka 2,778) | Taka 2,373 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189 lei (Taka 3,974) | Taka 2,103 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (Taka 493) | Taka 1,179 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (Taka 231) | Taka 284 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (Taka 169) | Taka 632 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,494 lei (Taka 52,352) | Taka 35,756 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.57 lei (Taka 12) | Taka 6.00 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 181 lei (Taka 3,791) | Taka 1,420 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (Taka 422) | Taka 266 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,941 prices entered by 419 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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