- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 354 (R$ 20) | R$ 28 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 284 (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (R$ 3.61) | R$ 3.26 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 82 (R$ 4.67) | R$ 7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 148 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.66 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 310 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (R$ 5.35) | R$ 5.60 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (R$ 1.99) | R$ 3.26 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (R$ 3.51) | R$ 4.56 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 524 (R$ 30) | R$ 40 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (R$ 5.33) | R$ 6 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (R$ 1.78) | R$ 3.21 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,812 (R$ 4,306) | R$ 3,152 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 40,521 (R$ 2,302) | R$ 1,954 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,224 (R$ 354) | R$ 575 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,854 (R$ 2,150) | R$ 2,124 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 25,057 (R$ 1,423) | R$ 1,330 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,914 (R$ 222) | R$ 409 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 482 (R$ 27) | R$ 83 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,516 (R$ 1,506) | R$ 1,724 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,833 (R$ 331) | R$ 429 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 399 (R$ 23) | R$ 21 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 534 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,287 (R$ 300) | R$ 204 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,076 (R$ 175) | R$ 183 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,565 (R$ 316) | R$ 328 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,189 (R$ 408) | R$ 258 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,126,760 (R$ 63,999) | R$ 86,029 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (R$ 2.40) | R$ 4.28 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,710 (R$ 97) | R$ 202 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 315 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 (R$ 29) | R$ 46 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,316 (R$ 75) | R$ 237 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 227 (R$ 13) | R$ 18 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 160 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 207 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (R$ 3.92) | R$ 6 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (R$ 5.69) | R$ 4.04 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 524 (R$ 30) | R$ 39 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,596 (R$ 91) | R$ 95 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 670 (R$ 38) | R$ 50 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,496 (R$ 312) | R$ 176 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,405 (R$ 193) | R$ 175 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 373 (R$ 21) | R$ 23 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 178 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 228 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,480 (R$ 1,788) | R$ 2,726 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.91 (R$ 0.28) | R$ 1.13 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,050 (R$ 173) | R$ 116 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,962 prices entered by 3,514 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 20% cheaper than in Brazil
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