Cost of living in Russia compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 78% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Russia | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 491 (B$5.13) | B$26 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 392 (B$4.10) | B$9 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 185 (B$1.93) | B$14 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (B$0.88) | B$6.00 | - 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (B$1.22) | B$6.00 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 185 (B$1.93) | B$4.07 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 440 (B$4.60) | B$5.04 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (B$1.12) | B$8 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 45 (B$0.47) | B$1.32 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 74 (B$0.78) | B$4.19 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 661 (B$7) | B$15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 145 (B$1.52) | B$4.64 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 42 (B$0.44) | B$3.85 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 72% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Russia | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 84,418 (B$883) | B$2,744 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 50,680 (B$530) | B$1,697 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,850 (B$82) | B$355 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 42,164 (B$441) | B$2,091 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,480 (B$267) | B$754 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,440 (B$46) | B$219 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 543 (B$5.68) | B$49 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,669 (B$248) | B$716 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,797 (B$92) | B$256 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 564 (B$5.91) | B$11 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,056 (B$11) | B$15 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 47% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Russia | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,232 (B$55) | B$100 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,308 (B$35) | B$74 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,816 (B$82) | B$150 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,531 (B$100) | B$110 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 72% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Russia | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,542,300 (B$26,596) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (B$0.54) | B$12 | - 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,235 (B$23) | B$56 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 73% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Russia | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 529 (B$5.53) | B$5.71 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 646 (B$7) | B$23 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,918 (B$20) | B$114 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 415 (B$4.34) | B$8 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 243 (B$2.54) | B$10 | - 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 284 (B$2.98) | B$14 | - 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 114 (B$1.20) | B$6.00 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 154 (B$1.61) | B$8 | - 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 918 (B$10) | B$20 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 75% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Russia | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,834 (B$19) | B$92 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 689 (B$7) | B$60 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 8,328 (B$87) | B$43 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,000 (B$42) | B$150 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 495 (B$5.18) | B$24 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 210 (B$2.19) | B$4.88 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 246 (B$2.57) | B$7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 70,564 (B$738) | B$1,200 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.73 (B$0.03) | B$0.73 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,641 (B$38) | B$113 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 198 (B$2.07) | B$10 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Russia is 73% cheaper than in Bahamas
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