Cost of living in Romania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (Taka 652) | Taka 264 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (Taka 398) | Taka 397 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (Taka 247) | Taka 160 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.16 lei (Taka 99) | Taka 81 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (Taka 229) | Taka 116 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.32 lei (Taka 103) | Taka 52 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (Taka 288) | Taka 434 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.82 lei (Taka 74) | Taka 186 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.86 lei (Taka 55) | Taka 25 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.31 lei (Taka 64) | Taka 426 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (Taka 562) | Taka 1,872 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.84 lei (Taka 113) | Taka 102 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.55 lei (Taka 49) | Taka 41 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,861 lei (Taka 55,157) | Taka 46,240 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,731 lei (Taka 33,380) | Taka 27,702 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 385 lei (Taka 7,418) | Taka 4,496 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,629 lei (Taka 31,406) | Taka 34,541 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100 lei (Taka 21,214) | Taka 19,179 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 232 lei (Taka 4,464) | Taka 3,784 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (Taka 682) | Taka 1,257 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,545 lei (Taka 29,780) | Taka 35,775 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 355 lei (Taka 6,845) | Taka 12,836 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (Taka 729) | Taka 341 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 lei (Taka 553) | Taka 1,289 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 238 lei (Taka 4,588) | Taka 1,687 | + 172% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 lei (Taka 2,815) | Taka 1,618 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 324 lei (Taka 6,239) | Taka 4,829 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356 lei (Taka 6,860) | Taka 3,696 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,914 lei (Taka 1,637,034) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.76 lei (Taka 111) | Taka 95 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (Taka 1,316) | Taka 2,580 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (Taka 491) | Taka 189 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (Taka 584) | Taka 588 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130 lei (Taka 2,504) | Taka 914 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 lei (Taka 344) | Taka 560 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (Taka 277) | Taka 256 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (Taka 333) | Taka 340 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 lei (Taka 116) | Taka 87 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (Taka 200) | Taka 102 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 lei (Taka 529) | Taka 231 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92 lei (Taka 1,781) | Taka 1,040 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (Taka 938) | Taka 878 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 lei (Taka 2,981) | Taka 2,026 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (Taka 2,514) | Taka 2,200 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (Taka 424) | Taka 1,227 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (Taka 230) | Taka 362 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (Taka 155) | Taka 536 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,217 lei (Taka 42,744) | Taka 35,756 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (Taka 12) | Taka 1.70 | + 578% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186 lei (Taka 3,586) | Taka 1,903 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (Taka 352) | Taka 270 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,240 prices entered by 420 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
19.279
BDT
/
RON
Cost of living in Romania is about the same as in Bangladesh
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