Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 532 (руб 392) | руб 466 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 488 (руб 360) | руб 308 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 263 (руб 194) | руб 178 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 98 (руб 73) | руб 79 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 134 (руб 99) | руб 115 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 96 (руб 71) | руб 209 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 329 (руб 242) | руб 412 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 203 (руб 150) | руб 116 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 27 (руб 20) | руб 59 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 530 (руб 391) | руб 69 | + 466% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,346 (руб 993) | руб 638 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 112 (руб 82) | руб 131 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 58 (руб 43) | руб 37 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 35% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 43,087 (руб 31,786) | руб 61,886 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 21,416 (руб 15,798) | руб 44,108 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,489 (руб 3,312) | руб 8,171 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 37,342 (руб 27,548) | руб 37,668 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 20,129 (руб 14,850) | руб 26,807 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 3,105 (руб 2,290) | руб 4,924 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 947 (руб 699) | руб 526 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 36,542 (руб 26,958) | руб 28,072 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 16,205 (руб 11,955) | руб 8,737 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 369 (руб 272) | руб 490 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 773 | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 36% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,612 (руб 1,927) | руб 5,735 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 3,117 (руб 2,299) | руб 3,509 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 9,947 (руб 7,338) | руб 6,597 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 6,827 (руб 5,036) | руб 7,183 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,773,830 (руб 2,046,291) | руб 1,948,350 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 91 (руб 67) | руб 50 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 1,696 (руб 1,251) | руб 1,752 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 296 (руб 218) | руб 466 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 1,395 (руб 1,029) | руб 459 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,191 (руб 879) | руб 1,425 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 498 (руб 367) | руб 300 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 208 (руб 154) | руб 210 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 690 (руб 509) | руб 248 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 173 (руб 128) | руб 101 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 229 (руб 169) | руб 123 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 304 (руб 224) | руб 662 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 30% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,410 (руб 1,040) | руб 1,608 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 885 (руб 653) | руб 566 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,939 (руб 1,431) | руб 3,944 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,617 (руб 2,668) | руб 4,438 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,328 (руб 979) | руб 399 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 393 (руб 290) | руб 188 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 594 (руб 438) | руб 258 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (руб 26,378) | руб 48,530 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 2.19 (руб 1.62) | руб 3.24 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 1,057 (руб 780) | руб 2,786 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 270 (руб 199) | руб 172 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,546 prices entered by 628 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangladesh is 15% cheaper than in Russia
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