Cost of living in Russia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 378 (Taka 490) | Taka 264 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 255 (Taka 331) | Taka 397 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 140 (Taka 182) | Taka 160 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 66 (Taka 86) | Taka 81 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (Taka 113) | Taka 116 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 150 (Taka 194) | Taka 52 | + 275% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 320 (Taka 415) | Taka 434 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (Taka 123) | Taka 186 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (Taka 43) | Taka 25 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (Taka 79) | Taka 426 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 530 (Taka 687) | Taka 1,872 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 94 (Taka 122) | Taka 102 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (Taka 41) | Taka 41 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 75,673 (Taka 98,131) | Taka 48,433 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 43,484 (Taka 56,389) | Taka 27,702 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,636 (Taka 8,606) | Taka 4,496 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 39,851 (Taka 51,678) | Taka 34,541 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,004 (Taka 32,425) | Taka 19,179 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,110 (Taka 5,330) | Taka 3,784 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 417 (Taka 541) | Taka 1,257 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,777 (Taka 32,130) | Taka 35,775 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,517 (Taka 7,154) | Taka 12,836 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (Taka 558) | Taka 341 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 724 (Taka 939) | Taka 1,289 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 151% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 151% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,782 (Taka 7,498) | Taka 1,687 | + 344% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,833 (Taka 3,674) | Taka 1,618 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,928 (Taka 7,687) | Taka 4,829 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,846 (Taka 8,878) | Taka 3,696 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,412,860 (Taka 1,832,178) | Taka 1,708,220 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (Taka 59) | Taka 96 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,919 (Taka 2,488) | Taka 2,184 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 502 (Taka 651) | Taka 189 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 585 (Taka 759) | Taka 588 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,351 (Taka 1,752) | Taka 914 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 238 (Taka 308) | Taka 560 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 155 (Taka 201) | Taka 256 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (Taka 256) | Taka 340 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (Taka 90) | Taka 87 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 96 (Taka 125) | Taka 102 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 603 (Taka 782) | Taka 231 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,797 (Taka 2,330) | Taka 1,040 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 617 (Taka 800) | Taka 878 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,547 (Taka 8,490) | Taka 2,026 | + 319% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,282 (Taka 4,256) | Taka 2,200 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 431 (Taka 559) | Taka 1,227 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 215 (Taka 279) | Taka 362 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 241 (Taka 312) | Taka 540 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 30,129 (Taka 39,071) | Taka 35,756 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.68 (Taka 3.48) | Taka 1.70 | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,340 (Taka 4,331) | Taka 1,903 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 150 (Taka 195) | Taka 276 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,422 prices entered by 607 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.297
BDT
/
RUB
Cost of living in Russia is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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