Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 263 (руб 215) | руб 407 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 344 (руб 281) | руб 265 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 162 (руб 132) | руб 147 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 74 (руб 60) | руб 67 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 112 (руб 92) | руб 88 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 50 (руб 40) | руб 147 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 581 (руб 474) | руб 324 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 172 (руб 140) | руб 98 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 26 (руб 21) | руб 34 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 391 (руб 319) | руб 64 | + 400% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,758 (руб 1,434) | руб 591 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 103 (руб 84) | руб 102 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 41 (руб 33) | руб 32 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 59,451 (руб 48,512) | руб 71,169 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 33,978 (руб 27,726) | руб 39,385 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,046 (руб 3,302) | руб 6,163 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 35,113 (руб 28,652) | руб 40,158 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 15,590 (руб 12,722) | руб 24,350 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,803 (руб 3,103) | руб 4,247 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,167 (руб 952) | руб 417 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 35,909 (руб 29,302) | руб 26,540 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 13,069 (руб 10,665) | руб 6,255 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 431 (руб 352) | руб 462 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 852 (руб 695) | руб 628 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 50% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,746 (руб 1,425) | руб 5,495 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,826 (руб 1,490) | руб 2,544 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,220 (руб 4,259) | руб 5,941 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,121 (руб 3,363) | руб 6,606 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,554,870 (руб 2,084,784) | руб 1,358,270 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 96 (руб 78) | руб 46 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,898 (руб 2,365) | руб 1,874 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 27% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 133 (руб 108) | руб 449 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 498 (руб 406) | руб 578 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,000 (руб 816) | руб 1,374 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 400 (руб 326) | руб 313 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 164 (руб 133) | руб 167 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 356 (руб 290) | руб 227 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 84 (руб 68) | руб 82 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 141 (руб 115) | руб 99 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 167 (руб 136) | руб 570 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,289 (руб 1,052) | руб 1,511 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 888 (руб 725) | руб 597 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,301 (руб 1,877) | руб 5,681 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,790 (руб 1,460) | руб 3,689 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 817 (руб 667) | руб 394 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 304 (руб 248) | руб 200 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 536 (руб 437) | руб 215 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (руб 29,177) | руб 31,375 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 1.67 (руб 1.36) | руб 2.24 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,882 (руб 1,536) | руб 3,654 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 272 (руб 222) | руб 155 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,115 prices entered by 699 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is about the same as in Russia
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