Cost of living in Russia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Russia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 496 (Taka 653) | Taka 324 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 371 (Taka 489) | Taka 492 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 197 (Taka 259) | Taka 196 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (Taka 111) | Taka 92 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 117 (Taka 155) | Taka 132 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 196 (Taka 259) | Taka 78 | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 424 (Taka 558) | Taka 608 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 113 (Taka 149) | Taka 223 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (Taka 66) | Taka 33 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 78 (Taka 103) | Taka 384 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 721 (Taka 949) | Taka 1,400 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 147 (Taka 194) | Taka 111 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (Taka 59) | Taka 70 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Russia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 85,386 (Taka 112,415) | Taka 43,758 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 56,051 (Taka 73,795) | Taka 25,202 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,152 (Taka 12,049) | Taka 3,035 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 48,742 (Taka 64,172) | Taka 22,952 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 29,136 (Taka 38,360) | Taka 18,549 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,327 (Taka 7,013) | Taka 7,137 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 495 (Taka 652) | Taka 1,213 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,888 (Taka 31,451) | Taka 31,061 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,506 (Taka 13,832) | Taka 17,904 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 606 (Taka 798) | Taka 417 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,151 (Taka 1,516) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Russia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,595 (Taka 7,367) | Taka 2,410 | + 206% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,450 (Taka 4,542) | Taka 3,066 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,670 (Taka 10,099) | Taka 6,410 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,727 (Taka 12,806) | Taka 4,273 | + 200% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Russia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,390,320 (Taka 3,147,002) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (Taka 67) | Taka 107 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,294 (Taka 3,020) | Taka 2,440 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Russia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 511 (Taka 673) | Taka 285 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 686 (Taka 903) | Taka 513 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,874 (Taka 2,468) | Taka 1,500 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 411 (Taka 541) | Taka 425 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 259 (Taka 341) | Taka 333 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 285 (Taka 375) | Taka 376 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 116 (Taka 152) | Taka 85 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 153 (Taka 201) | Taka 89 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 827 (Taka 1,089) | Taka 445 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Russia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,772 (Taka 2,333) | Taka 1,308 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 728 (Taka 958) | Taka 852 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,974 (Taka 10,498) | Taka 1,768 | + 494% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,857 (Taka 5,078) | Taka 2,051 | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 461 (Taka 606) | Taka 999 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 220 (Taka 290) | Taka 248 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 261 (Taka 343) | Taka 564 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 71,350 (Taka 93,937) | Taka 35,756 | + 163% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.73 (Taka 3.60) | Taka 2.94 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,225 (Taka 5,563) | Taka 2,601 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 204 (Taka 269) | Taka 292 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,892 prices entered by 787 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.317
BDT
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RUB
Cost of living in Russia is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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