Cost of living in Russia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 496 (R$ 30) | R$ 36 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 371 (R$ 22) | R$ 34 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 197 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (R$ 5.05) | R$ 5.86 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 117 (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 196 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 424 (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 113 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (R$ 3.01) | R$ 5.66 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 78 (R$ 4.69) | R$ 6 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 721 (R$ 43) | R$ 44 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 147 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (R$ 2.69) | R$ 4.90 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 85,386 (R$ 5,124) | R$ 3,725 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 56,051 (R$ 3,363) | R$ 2,495 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,152 (R$ 549) | R$ 593 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 48,742 (R$ 2,925) | R$ 2,641 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 29,136 (R$ 1,748) | R$ 1,683 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,327 (R$ 320) | R$ 510 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 495 (R$ 30) | R$ 89 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,888 (R$ 1,433) | R$ 2,004 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,506 (R$ 630) | R$ 631 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 606 (R$ 36) | R$ 29 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,151 (R$ 69) | R$ 21 | + 229% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,595 (R$ 336) | R$ 249 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,450 (R$ 207) | R$ 246 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,670 (R$ 460) | R$ 412 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,727 (R$ 584) | R$ 307 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,390,320 (R$ 143,430) | R$ 116,713 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (R$ 3.04) | R$ 5.53 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,294 (R$ 138) | R$ 229 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 511 (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 686 (R$ 41) | R$ 44 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,874 (R$ 112) | R$ 263 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 411 (R$ 25) | R$ 23 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 259 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 285 (R$ 17) | R$ 19 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 116 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 153 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.28 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 827 (R$ 50) | R$ 55 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,772 (R$ 106) | R$ 113 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 728 (R$ 44) | R$ 66 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,974 (R$ 478) | R$ 205 | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,857 (R$ 231) | R$ 199 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 461 (R$ 28) | R$ 29 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 220 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 261 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 71,350 (R$ 4,281) | R$ 4,141 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.73 (R$ 0.16) | R$ 1.29 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,225 (R$ 254) | R$ 125 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 204 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Russia is 10% cheaper than in Brazil
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