- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 328 (руб 258) | руб 355 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 415 (руб 327) | руб 285 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 169 (руб 133) | руб 134 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 74 (руб 59) | руб 64 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 97 (руб 76) | руб 82 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 63 (руб 50) | руб 148 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 359 (руб 283) | руб 310 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 146 (руб 116) | руб 94 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 (руб 19) | руб 35 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 304 (руб 240) | руб 62 | + 288% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,421 (руб 1,910) | руб 523 | + 265% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 101 (руб 79) | руб 94 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 44 (руб 35) | руб 31 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 42,189 (руб 33,290) | руб 75,289 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 32,498 (руб 25,643) | руб 40,722 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,873 (руб 3,056) | руб 6,208 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 42,062 (руб 33,190) | руб 38,306 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 24,788 (руб 19,559) | руб 25,041 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 3,366 (руб 2,656) | руб 3,902 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,008 (руб 1,585) | руб 482 | + 229% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 43,783 (руб 34,548) | руб 26,711 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,583 (руб 11,507) | руб 5,841 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 292 (руб 230) | руб 395 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 606 (руб 478) | руб 534 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 45% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,177 (руб 1,718) | руб 5,258 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,485 (руб 1,961) | руб 3,050 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 4,501 (руб 3,551) | руб 5,545 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,784 (руб 2,986) | руб 7,257 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 55% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 3,124,930 (руб 2,465,789) | руб 1,132,050 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 92 (руб 73) | руб 42 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,504 (руб 1,976) | руб 1,702 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 0% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 297 (руб 235) | руб 318 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 476 (руб 376) | руб 504 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,238 (руб 977) | руб 1,317 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 370 (руб 292) | руб 230 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 304 (руб 240) | руб 159 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 344 (руб 271) | руб 207 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 90 (руб 71) | руб 69 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 110 (руб 86) | руб 100 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 326 (руб 257) | руб 524 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 1,455 (руб 1,148) | руб 1,596 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 756 (руб 597) | руб 668 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 2,663 (руб 2,102) | руб 5,573 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 4,971 (руб 3,923) | руб 3,405 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,315 (руб 1,037) | руб 373 | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 516 (руб 407) | руб 178 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 564 (руб 445) | руб 228 | + 95% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 (руб 28,214) | руб 31,480 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 21 (руб 16) | руб 4.91 | + 233% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,557 (руб 2,018) | руб 3,050 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 228 (руб 180) | руб 137 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,059 prices entered by 1,273 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is 9% more expensive than in Russia
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