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 466 (Taka 697) | Taka 535 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 308 (Taka 461) | Taka 449 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 177 (Taka 265) | Taka 240 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 79 (Taka 118) | Taka 102 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 115 (Taka 172) | Taka 133 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 206 (Taka 308) | Taka 80 | + 287% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 410 (Taka 614) | Taka 347 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 115 (Taka 171) | Taka 207 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 59 (Taka 88) | Taka 26 | + 234% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 69 (Taka 103) | Taka 571 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 631 (Taka 945) | Taka 1,347 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 130 (Taka 195) | Taka 112 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 36 (Taka 54) | Taka 53 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Russia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 62,658 (Taka 93,786) | Taka 43,087 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 44,642 (Taka 66,820) | Taka 21,416 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,116 (Taka 12,148) | Taka 4,489 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 36,661 (Taka 54,874) | Taka 37,342 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,502 (Taka 39,668) | Taka 20,129 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,494 (Taka 6,726) | Taka 3,105 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 525 (Taka 786) | Taka 947 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,351 (Taka 43,933) | Taka 36,542 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,731 (Taka 13,069) | Taka 16,205 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 490 (Taka 733) | Taka 369 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 773 (Taka 1,157) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Russia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,378 (Taka 8,049) | Taka 2,612 | + 208% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,420 (Taka 5,119) | Taka 3,117 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,726 (Taka 10,067) | Taka 9,947 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,140 (Taka 10,688) | Taka 6,827 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Russia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,924,830 (Taka 2,881,075) | Taka 2,773,830 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (Taka 75) | Taka 91 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,664 (Taka 2,491) | Taka 1,696 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Russia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 466 (Taka 698) | Taka 296 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 459 (Taka 687) | Taka 1,395 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,425 (Taka 2,132) | Taka 1,191 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 300 (Taka 449) | Taka 498 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 210 (Taka 315) | Taka 208 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 248 (Taka 371) | Taka 690 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 101 (Taka 151) | Taka 173 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 123 (Taka 185) | Taka 229 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 662 (Taka 991) | Taka 304 | + 226% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Russia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,583 (Taka 2,370) | Taka 1,410 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 572 (Taka 856) | Taka 885 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,947 (Taka 5,908) | Taka 1,939 | + 205% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,452 (Taka 6,664) | Taka 3,617 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 394 (Taka 590) | Taka 1,328 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 190 (Taka 284) | Taka 393 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 231 (Taka 346) | Taka 594 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 48,530 (Taka 72,640) | Taka 35,756 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.66 (Taka 3.97) | Taka 2.19 | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,624 (Taka 3,928) | Taka 1,057 | + 272% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 171 (Taka 256) | Taka 264 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,608 prices entered by 631 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.497
BDT
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RUB
Cost of living in Russia is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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