- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 354 (Taka 438) | Taka 328 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 284 (Taka 352) | Taka 415 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (Taka 166) | Taka 169 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (Taka 79) | Taka 74 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 82 (Taka 102) | Taka 97 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 148 (Taka 183) | Taka 63 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 309 (Taka 383) | Taka 359 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (Taka 116) | Taka 146 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (Taka 43) | Taka 24 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (Taka 77) | Taka 304 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 524 (Taka 649) | Taka 2,421 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 93 (Taka 116) | Taka 101 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (Taka 39) | Taka 44 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,569 (Taka 93,573) | Taka 43,699 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 40,521 (Taka 50,175) | Taka 32,498 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,224 (Taka 7,707) | Taka 3,873 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,854 (Taka 46,872) | Taka 42,062 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 25,057 (Taka 31,026) | Taka 24,788 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,914 (Taka 4,847) | Taka 3,366 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 482 (Taka 597) | Taka 2,008 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,471 (Taka 32,777) | Taka 43,783 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,806 (Taka 7,189) | Taka 14,583 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 399 (Taka 494) | Taka 292 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 534 (Taka 661) | Taka 606 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,247 (Taka 6,497) | Taka 2,177 | + 198% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,076 (Taka 3,809) | Taka 2,485 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,565 (Taka 6,890) | Taka 4,501 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,189 (Taka 8,901) | Taka 3,784 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,126,760 (Taka 1,395,201) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (Taka 52) | Taka 92 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,719 (Taka 2,128) | Taka 2,504 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 2% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 315 (Taka 390) | Taka 297 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 (Taka 624) | Taka 476 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,316 (Taka 1,630) | Taka 1,238 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 227 (Taka 281) | Taka 370 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 160 (Taka 198) | Taka 304 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 207 (Taka 257) | Taka 344 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (Taka 85) | Taka 90 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (Taka 124) | Taka 110 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 524 (Taka 648) | Taka 326 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,596 (Taka 1,976) | Taka 1,455 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 670 (Taka 830) | Taka 756 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,496 (Taka 6,805) | Taka 2,663 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,405 (Taka 4,216) | Taka 4,971 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 373 (Taka 461) | Taka 1,315 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 178 (Taka 220) | Taka 516 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 228 (Taka 282) | Taka 564 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,480 (Taka 38,980) | Taka 35,756 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.91 (Taka 6) | Taka 21 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,050 (Taka 3,777) | Taka 2,557 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (Taka 169) | Taka 228 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.238
BDT
/
RUB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,044 prices entered by 1,276 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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