Cost of living in Russia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 466 (R$ 37) | R$ 30 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 308 (R$ 24) | R$ 31 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 177 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 79 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.39 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 115 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 206 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 410 (R$ 32) | R$ 20 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 115 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 59 (R$ 4.62) | R$ 4.82 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 69 (R$ 5.43) | R$ 5.71 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 631 (R$ 50) | R$ 42 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 130 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 36 (R$ 2.84) | R$ 3.82 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 62,658 (R$ 4,944) | R$ 2,814 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 44,642 (R$ 3,523) | R$ 2,001 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,116 (R$ 640) | R$ 569 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 36,661 (R$ 2,893) | R$ 2,236 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,502 (R$ 2,091) | R$ 1,472 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,494 (R$ 355) | R$ 404 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 525 (R$ 41) | R$ 84 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,351 (R$ 2,316) | R$ 2,006 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,731 (R$ 689) | R$ 586 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 490 (R$ 39) | R$ 26 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 773 (R$ 61) | R$ 19 | + 224% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,378 (R$ 424) | R$ 245 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,420 (R$ 270) | R$ 219 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,726 (R$ 531) | R$ 347 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,140 (R$ 563) | R$ 266 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,924,830 (R$ 151,887) | R$ 98,696 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (R$ 3.96) | R$ 7 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,664 (R$ 131) | R$ 222 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 466 (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 459 (R$ 36) | R$ 52 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,425 (R$ 112) | R$ 244 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 300 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 210 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 248 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 101 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 123 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.62 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 662 (R$ 52) | R$ 47 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,583 (R$ 125) | R$ 92 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 572 (R$ 45) | R$ 54 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,947 (R$ 311) | R$ 189 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,452 (R$ 351) | R$ 189 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 394 (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 190 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 231 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 48,530 (R$ 3,829) | R$ 3,925 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.66 (R$ 0.21) | R$ 1.29 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,624 (R$ 207) | R$ 123 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 171 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 8% more expensive than in Brazil
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