Cost of living in Romania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Romania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (Taka 692) | Taka 535 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (Taka 404) | Taka 449 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (Taka 303) | Taka 240 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.40 lei (Taka 102) | Taka 102 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (Taka 255) | Taka 133 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (Taka 149) | Taka 80 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (Taka 339) | Taka 347 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.27 lei (Taka 81) | Taka 207 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.99 lei (Taka 56) | Taka 26 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.51 lei (Taka 66) | Taka 571 | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 lei (Taka 560) | Taka 1,347 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (Taka 120) | Taka 112 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.83 lei (Taka 53) | Taka 53 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Romania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,209 lei (Taka 60,576) | Taka 43,087 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,117 lei (Taka 39,960) | Taka 21,416 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 470 lei (Taka 8,874) | Taka 4,489 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,165 lei (Taka 40,864) | Taka 37,342 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,258 lei (Taka 23,742) | Taka 20,129 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 275 lei (Taka 5,184) | Taka 3,105 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (Taka 689) | Taka 947 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,540 lei (Taka 29,074) | Taka 36,542 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei (Taka 7,146) | Taka 16,205 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (Taka 874) | Taka 369 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62 lei (Taka 1,177) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Romania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 282 lei (Taka 5,327) | Taka 2,612 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 159 lei (Taka 3,002) | Taka 3,117 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 310 lei (Taka 5,851) | Taka 9,947 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 lei (Taka 6,347) | Taka 6,827 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Romania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 91,985 lei (Taka 1,736,221) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (Taka 141) | Taka 91 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 lei (Taka 1,878) | Taka 1,696 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Romania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (Taka 583) | Taka 296 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (Taka 645) | Taka 1,395 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 128 lei (Taka 2,408) | Taka 1,191 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (Taka 371) | Taka 578 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (Taka 263) | Taka 208 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (Taka 307) | Taka 690 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (Taka 122) | Taka 173 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (Taka 208) | Taka 229 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 lei (Taka 677) | Taka 304 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Romania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 lei (Taka 1,890) | Taka 1,410 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (Taka 917) | Taka 885 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 138 lei (Taka 2,604) | Taka 1,939 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157 lei (Taka 2,963) | Taka 3,617 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (Taka 454) | Taka 1,328 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (Taka 235) | Taka 393 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (Taka 173) | Taka 600 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,908 lei (Taka 73,766) | Taka 35,756 | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.17 lei (Taka 3.15) | Taka 2.19 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 234 lei (Taka 4,410) | Taka 1,057 | + 317% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (Taka 408) | Taka 264 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,747 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
Exchange rate:
18.875
BDT
/
RON
Cost of living in Romania is about the same as in Bangladesh
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