Cost of living in Russia compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Russia is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 516 (R$ 30) | R$ 38 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 359 (R$ 21) | R$ 36 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 219 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 86 (R$ 5.02) | R$ 5.47 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 144 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 214 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 433 (R$ 25) | R$ 25 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 135 (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 53 (R$ 3.11) | R$ 7 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 90 (R$ 5.27) | R$ 6 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 687 (R$ 40) | R$ 47 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 166 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (R$ 2.35) | R$ 4.52 | - 48% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Russia is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,544 (R$ 6,098) | R$ 3,955 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 60,730 (R$ 3,542) | R$ 2,595 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,180 (R$ 477) | R$ 781 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 52,770 (R$ 3,078) | R$ 2,975 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 32,676 (R$ 1,906) | R$ 1,958 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,873 (R$ 343) | R$ 524 | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 841 (R$ 49) | R$ 92 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,070 (R$ 1,346) | R$ 1,793 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,157 (R$ 476) | R$ 630 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 547 (R$ 32) | R$ 31 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,019 (R$ 59) | R$ 22 | + 174% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Russia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,257 (R$ 365) | R$ 270 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,158 (R$ 184) | R$ 274 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,294 (R$ 484) | R$ 398 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,671 (R$ 447) | R$ 312 | + 43% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,623,330 (R$ 153,022) | R$ 117,123 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 55 (R$ 3.21) | R$ 6 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,858 (R$ 108) | R$ 241 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 307 (R$ 18) | R$ 22 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 519 (R$ 30) | R$ 48 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,871 (R$ 109) | R$ 282 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 337 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 260 (R$ 15) | R$ 14 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 223 (R$ 13) | R$ 21 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 126 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 138 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.79 | + 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 526 (R$ 31) | R$ 57 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Russia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,898 (R$ 111) | R$ 115 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 670 (R$ 39) | R$ 61 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,618 (R$ 328) | R$ 222 | + 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,349 (R$ 195) | R$ 239 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 487 (R$ 28) | R$ 33 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 191 (R$ 11) | R$ 16 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 249 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 58,430 (R$ 3,408) | R$ 3,517 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.22 (R$ 0.19) | R$ 1.43 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,415 (R$ 199) | R$ 138 | + 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 206 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 2% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,558 prices entered by 1,792 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 18% cheaper than in Brazil
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