Cost of living in Russia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 23% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 406 (Taka 462) | Taka 228 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 283 (Taka 322) | Taka 356 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 144 (Taka 164) | Taka 188 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (Taka 74) | Taka 76 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (Taka 100) | Taka 106 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (Taka 148) | Taka 57 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 333 (Taka 378) | Taka 511 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (Taka 122) | Taka 159 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (Taka 38) | Taka 30 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (Taka 75) | Taka 448 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 593 (Taka 674) | Taka 1,508 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (Taka 125) | Taka 103 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (Taka 33) | Taka 42 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 68,217 (Taka 77,537) | Taka 64,159 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,434 (Taka 43,685) | Taka 35,369 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,700 (Taka 6,479) | Taka 4,449 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,389 (Taka 36,814) | Taka 39,073 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,273 (Taka 26,453) | Taka 22,885 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,730 (Taka 4,239) | Taka 4,140 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 439 (Taka 499) | Taka 1,111 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,196 (Taka 27,501) | Taka 37,922 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,604 (Taka 7,507) | Taka 15,038 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (Taka 469) | Taka 360 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 811 (Taka 922) | Taka 621 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,784 (Taka 5,437) | Taka 1,987 | + 174% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,535 (Taka 2,882) | Taka 2,314 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,645 (Taka 6,416) | Taka 6,592 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,989 (Taka 7,943) | Taka 4,486 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 32% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,246,400 (Taka 1,416,678) | Taka 2,688,560 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (Taka 53) | Taka 94 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,609 (Taka 1,829) | Taka 2,108 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 451 (Taka 513) | Taka 129 | + 298% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 549 (Taka 624) | Taka 491 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,290 (Taka 1,467) | Taka 1,039 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 307 (Taka 349) | Taka 405 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (Taka 208) | Taka 230 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (Taka 242) | Taka 411 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 81 (Taka 92) | Taka 82 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (Taka 114) | Taka 100 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 559 (Taka 636) | Taka 240 | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,443 (Taka 1,640) | Taka 1,281 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 580 (Taka 659) | Taka 958 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,605 (Taka 6,371) | Taka 2,373 | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,345 (Taka 3,802) | Taka 2,103 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 (Taka 438) | Taka 1,179 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 166 (Taka 189) | Taka 284 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 220 (Taka 251) | Taka 632 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,616 (Taka 40,481) | Taka 35,756 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (Taka 8) | Taka 6.00 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,599 (Taka 4,091) | Taka 1,420 | + 188% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (Taka 181) | Taka 266 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.137
BDT
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RUB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,687 prices entered by 1,027 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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