- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 360 (R$ 20) | R$ 29 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 278 (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (R$ 3.67) | R$ 3.28 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 81 (R$ 4.59) | R$ 7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 138 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.84 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 310 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 93 (R$ 5.27) | R$ 5.66 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (R$ 1.98) | R$ 3.27 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (R$ 3.42) | R$ 4.59 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 532 (R$ 30) | R$ 40 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 96 (R$ 5.41) | R$ 6 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (R$ 1.81) | R$ 3.21 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 3% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,340 (R$ 4,258) | R$ 3,135 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,678 (R$ 2,242) | R$ 1,947 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,137 (R$ 347) | R$ 630 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,444 (R$ 2,173) | R$ 2,132 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,360 (R$ 1,377) | R$ 1,335 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,704 (R$ 209) | R$ 397 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 479 (R$ 27) | R$ 81 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,419 (R$ 1,493) | R$ 1,726 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,951 (R$ 336) | R$ 424 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 391 (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 509 (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,499 (R$ 311) | R$ 205 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,037 (R$ 172) | R$ 182 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 (R$ 319) | R$ 338 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,478 (R$ 423) | R$ 255 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,208,140 (R$ 68,281) | R$ 87,354 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (R$ 2.42) | R$ 4.35 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,702 (R$ 96) | R$ 202 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 324 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 508 (R$ 29) | R$ 47 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,237 (R$ 70) | R$ 229 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 166 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 211 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 71 (R$ 4.01) | R$ 5.85 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 104 (R$ 5.86) | R$ 4.03 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 515 (R$ 29) | R$ 39 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,688 (R$ 95) | R$ 97 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (R$ 39) | R$ 50 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,430 (R$ 307) | R$ 175 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,292 (R$ 186) | R$ 179 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 379 (R$ 21) | R$ 24 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 177 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 234 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,513 (R$ 1,781) | R$ 2,696 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.86 (R$ 0.27) | R$ 1.22 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,232 (R$ 183) | R$ 117 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 140 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,190 prices entered by 3,191 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 20% cheaper than in Brazil
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