Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 253 (руб 172) | руб 537 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 506 (руб 342) | руб 357 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 234 (руб 159) | руб 199 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 92 (руб 63) | руб 87 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 154 (руб 105) | руб 143 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 78 (руб 53) | руб 226 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 476 (руб 323) | руб 435 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 307 (руб 208) | руб 131 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 60 (руб 40) | руб 58 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 407 (руб 276) | руб 87 | + 217% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,581 (руб 1,071) | руб 729 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 139 (руб 94) | руб 167 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 75 (руб 51) | руб 45 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 48% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 40,565 (руб 27,467) | руб 108,612 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Taka 22,239 (руб 15,059) | руб 58,529 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 4,221 (руб 2,858) | руб 8,064 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Taka 50,272 (руб 34,040) | руб 54,731 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 31,111 (руб 21,066) | руб 33,269 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 5,000 (руб 3,386) | руб 5,365 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,266 (руб 857) | руб 955 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 49,805 (руб 33,724) | руб 21,598 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 15,000 (руб 10,157) | руб 7,518 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 568 (руб 384) | руб 548 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 763 | - | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 63% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,505 (руб 1,696) | руб 6,829 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 2,407 (руб 1,630) | руб 3,368 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,268 (руб 3,567) | руб 7,728 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 4,284 (руб 2,901) | руб 9,144 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,757,380 (руб 2,544,213) | руб 2,729,180 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 110 (руб 74) | руб 56 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,433 (руб 1,648) | руб 2,159 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 250 (руб 169) | руб 251 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 308 (руб 208) | руб 549 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,500 (руб 1,016) | руб 1,878 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Taka 360 (руб 244) | руб 347 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 191 (руб 129) | руб 222 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 794 (руб 538) | руб 181 | + 198% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 158 (руб 107) | руб 123 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 200 (руб 135) | руб 128 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 205 (руб 139) | руб 559 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bangladesh | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,513 (руб 1,025) | руб 1,534 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 1,024 (руб 693) | руб 654 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 3,000 (руб 2,031) | руб 5,196 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 3,597 (руб 2,435) | руб 3,180 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,519 (руб 1,029) | руб 502 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 253 (руб 171) | руб 192 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 580 (руб 393) | руб 228 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 35,756 (руб 24,211) | руб 51,956 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,307 (руб 1,562) | руб 3,278 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 327 (руб 222) | руб 202 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,460 prices entered by 369 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 26% cheaper than in Russia
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