- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 360 (Taka 451) | Taka 379 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 278 (Taka 349) | Taka 426 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (Taka 167) | Taka 223 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (Taka 81) | Taka 75 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 81 (Taka 102) | Taka 102 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 138 (Taka 174) | Taka 56 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 310 (Taka 389) | Taka 330 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 93 (Taka 117) | Taka 148 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (Taka 44) | Taka 24 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (Taka 76) | Taka 318 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 532 (Taka 667) | Taka 2,478 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 96 (Taka 120) | Taka 101 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (Taka 40) | Taka 47 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,340 (Taka 94,501) | Taka 43,370 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,678 (Taka 49,769) | Taka 35,222 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,137 (Taka 7,698) | Taka 3,522 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,444 (Taka 48,221) | Taka 46,238 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,360 (Taka 30,555) | Taka 24,863 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,704 (Taka 4,646) | Taka 2,602 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 479 (Taka 601) | Taka 1,743 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,419 (Taka 33,138) | Taka 41,009 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,951 (Taka 7,465) | Taka 14,235 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 391 (Taka 490) | Taka 307 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 509 (Taka 639) | Taka 549 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,499 (Taka 6,897) | Taka 2,195 | + 214% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,037 (Taka 3,809) | Taka 2,371 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 (Taka 7,071) | Taka 4,982 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,478 (Taka 9,380) | Taka 3,904 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 28% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,208,140 (Taka 1,515,393) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (Taka 54) | Taka 88 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,702 (Taka 2,135) | Taka 2,280 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 324 (Taka 406) | Taka 300 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 508 (Taka 637) | Taka 540 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,237 (Taka 1,552) | Taka 1,213 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 (Taka 288) | Taka 339 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 166 (Taka 208) | Taka 312 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 211 (Taka 265) | Taka 361 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 71 (Taka 89) | Taka 91 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 104 (Taka 130) | Taka 107 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 515 (Taka 646) | Taka 308 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,688 (Taka 2,117) | Taka 951 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (Taka 855) | Taka 760 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,430 (Taka 6,811) | Taka 2,046 | + 233% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,292 (Taka 4,129) | Taka 2,831 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 379 (Taka 476) | Taka 1,364 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 177 (Taka 223) | Taka 300 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 234 (Taka 294) | Taka 501 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,513 (Taka 39,527) | Taka 35,756 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.86 (Taka 6) | Taka 22 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,232 (Taka 4,054) | Taka 2,792 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 140 (Taka 175) | Taka 232 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.254
BDT
/
RUB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,503 prices entered by 1,184 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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