- Cost of Living
- Bangladesh
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangladesh compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangladesh is 32% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 378 (руб 299) | руб 359 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Taka 438 (руб 347) | руб 278 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 220 (руб 174) | руб 134 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 74 (руб 59) | руб 65 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 102 (руб 81) | руб 81 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 56 (руб 44) | руб 138 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 330 (руб 261) | руб 310 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 148 (руб 117) | руб 93 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 24 (руб 19) | руб 35 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 318 (руб 251) | руб 60 | + 316% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 2,478 (руб 1,960) | руб 532 | + 268% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Taka 101 (руб 80) | руб 96 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 48 (руб 38) | руб 32 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Bangladesh is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 43,806 (руб 34,644) | руб 75,340 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Taka 35,106 (руб 27,763) | руб 39,678 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 3,522 (руб 2,785) | руб 6,137 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Taka 46,238 (руб 36,567) | руб 38,444 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Taka 24,863 (руб 19,663) | руб 24,360 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Taka 2,602 (руб 2,058) | руб 3,704 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Taka 1,713 (руб 1,355) | руб 478 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Taka 41,130 (руб 32,528) | руб 26,419 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 14,071 (руб 11,128) | руб 6,120 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 307 (руб 243) | руб 403 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 549 (руб 434) | руб 509 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Bangladesh is 46% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Taka 2,210 (руб 1,748) | руб 5,511 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Taka 2,415 (руб 1,910) | руб 3,037 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 5,111 (руб 4,042) | руб 5,637 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,953 (руб 3,126) | руб 7,478 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Bangladesh is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 2,739,980 (руб 2,166,897) | руб 1,208,140 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 88 (руб 70) | руб 43 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 2,280 (руб 1,803) | руб 1,702 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangladesh is 2% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 300 (руб 238) | руб 324 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 540 (руб 427) | руб 508 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 1,187 (руб 938) | руб 1,237 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Taka 339 (руб 268) | руб 230 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 302 (руб 239) | руб 166 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 359 (руб 284) | руб 211 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 91 (руб 72) | руб 71 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 107 (руб 85) | руб 104 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Taka 300 (руб 238) | руб 515 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangladesh is 1% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 951 (руб 752) | руб 1,688 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 760 (руб 601) | руб 682 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 1,973 (руб 1,560) | руб 5,430 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 2,831 (руб 2,239) | руб 3,292 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 1,364 (руб 1,079) | руб 379 | + 184% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 305 (руб 241) | руб 177 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 501 (руб 397) | руб 234 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Taka 35,756 (руб 28,278) | руб 31,513 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Taka 22 (руб 18) | руб 4.86 | + 264% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,337 (руб 1,848) | руб 3,232 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Taka 230 (руб 182) | руб 140 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.791
RUB
/
BDT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,463 prices entered by 1,182 different people.
Cost of living in Bangladesh is about the same as in Russia
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