Cost of living in Romania compared to Bangladesh
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Romania is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Romania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (Taka 1,146) | Taka 324 | + 254% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (Taka 621) | Taka 492 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (Taka 364) | Taka 196 | + 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (Taka 169) | Taka 92 | + 83% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 lei (Taka 335) | Taka 132 | + 155% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (Taka 204) | Taka 78 | + 162% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (Taka 448) | Taka 608 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.96 lei (Taka 115) | Taka 223 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.61 lei (Taka 84) | Taka 33 | + 155% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.98 lei (Taka 92) | Taka 384 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (Taka 754) | Taka 1,400 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (Taka 175) | Taka 111 | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.08 lei (Taka 95) | Taka 70 | + 34% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Romania is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Romania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,579 lei (Taka 82,884) | Taka 43,758 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,317 lei (Taka 53,651) | Taka 25,202 | + 113% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 727 lei (Taka 16,844) | Taka 3,035 | + 455% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,975 lei (Taka 45,744) | Taka 22,952 | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,464 lei (Taka 33,905) | Taka 18,549 | + 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 lei (Taka 9,747) | Taka 7,137 | + 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (Taka 946) | Taka 1,213 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,519 lei (Taka 35,164) | Taka 31,061 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 532 lei (Taka 12,327) | Taka 17,904 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 lei (Taka 1,228) | Taka 417 | + 194% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52 lei (Taka 1,195) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 68% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Romania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 335 lei (Taka 7,754) | Taka 2,410 | + 222% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 182 lei (Taka 4,210) | Taka 3,066 | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei (Taka 7,921) | Taka 6,410 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 450 lei (Taka 10,431) | Taka 4,273 | + 144% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Romania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,966 lei (Taka 2,337,950) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (Taka 177) | Taka 107 | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (Taka 2,083) | Taka 2,440 | - 15% | |
Personal Care | + 86% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Romania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (Taka 827) | Taka 285 | + 191% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (Taka 717) | Taka 513 | + 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 lei (Taka 4,831) | Taka 1,500 | + 222% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (Taka 563) | Taka 425 | + 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (Taka 427) | Taka 333 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 lei (Taka 464) | Taka 376 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (Taka 206) | Taka 85 | + 142% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (Taka 348) | Taka 89 | + 291% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (Taka 1,137) | Taka 445 | + 155% | |
Entertainment | + 68% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Romania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 131 lei (Taka 3,035) | Taka 1,308 | + 132% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 66 lei (Taka 1,532) | Taka 852 | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 123 lei (Taka 2,838) | Taka 1,768 | + 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212 lei (Taka 4,909) | Taka 2,051 | + 139% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (Taka 707) | Taka 999 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (Taka 277) | Taka 248 | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (Taka 228) | Taka 564 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,265 lei (Taka 75,596) | Taka 35,756 | + 111% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.37 lei (Taka 8) | Taka 2.94 | + 189% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 192 lei (Taka 4,448) | Taka 2,601 | + 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (Taka 533) | Taka 287 | + 85% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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