Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 324 (руб 244) | руб 500 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 492 (руб 370) | руб 373 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 196 (руб 148) | руб 201 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 92 (руб 70) | руб 85 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 132 (руб 99) | руб 119 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 78 (руб 59) | руб 190 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 608 (руб 458) | руб 431 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 223 (руб 168) | руб 114 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 33 (руб 25) | руб 51 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 384 (руб 289) | руб 80 | + 260% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,400 (руб 1,054) | руб 726 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 111 (руб 84) | руб 148 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 70 (руб 53) | руб 45 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 47% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 43,758 (руб 32,954) | руб 92,638 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 25,202 (руб 18,980) | руб 56,538 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,035 (руб 2,285) | руб 9,374 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 22,952 (руб 17,285) | руб 45,680 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 18,549 (руб 13,969) | руб 28,184 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 7,137 (руб 5,375) | руб 6,168 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,213 (руб 913) | руб 491 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 31,061 (руб 23,392) | руб 25,097 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 17,904 (руб 13,484) | руб 10,146 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 417 (руб 314) | руб 626 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,061 | - | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 46% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,410 (руб 1,815) | руб 5,476 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,066 (руб 2,309) | руб 3,659 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 6,410 (руб 4,827) | руб 7,691 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,273 (руб 3,218) | руб 8,501 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 4,000,000 (руб 3,012,394) | руб 2,157,330 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 107 (руб 81) | руб 51 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,440 (руб 1,837) | руб 2,318 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 32% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 285 (руб 214) | руб 511 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 513 (руб 386) | руб 686 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,500 (руб 1,130) | руб 1,858 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 425 (руб 320) | руб 385 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 333 (руб 251) | руб 259 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 376 (руб 283) | руб 285 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 85 (руб 64) | руб 115 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 89 (руб 67) | руб 154 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 445 (руб 335) | руб 842 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 42% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,308 (руб 985) | руб 1,814 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 852 (руб 642) | руб 723 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,768 (руб 1,331) | руб 7,974 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,051 (руб 1,545) | руб 3,857 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 999 (руб 752) | руб 461 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 248 (руб 187) | руб 217 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 564 (руб 425) | руб 259 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (руб 26,928) | руб 71,350 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.94 (руб 2.21) | руб 2.76 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,601 (руб 1,959) | руб 4,408 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 287 (руб 216) | руб 205 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,916 prices entered by 782 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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RUB
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 23% cheaper than in Russia
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