Cost of living in Russia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Russia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 466 (49元) | 43元 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 308 (32元) | 37元 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 178 (19元) | 17元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 79 (8元) | 14元 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 115 (12元) | 16元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 209 (22元) | 9元 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 412 (43元) | 48元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 116 (12元) | 13元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 59 (6元) | 6元 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 69 (7元) | 7元 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 638 (67元) | 97元 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 131 (14元) | 9元 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (3.81元) | 13元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Russia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 61,886 (6,464元) | 13,898元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 44,108 (4,607元) | 8,379元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,171 (853元) | 462元 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 37,668 (3,934元) | 6,525元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,807 (2,800元) | 4,376元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,924 (514元) | 516元 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 526 (55元) | 140元 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 28,072 (2,932元) | 1,829元 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,737 (913元) | 546元 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 490 (51元) | 50元 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 773 (81元) | 66元 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Russia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,735 (599元) | 511元 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,509 (366元) | 288元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,597 (689元) | 654元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,183 (750元) | 844元 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Russia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,948,350 (203,499元) | 148,501元 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (5.26元) | 8元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,752 (183元) | 206元 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Russia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 466 (49元) | 28元 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 459 (48元) | 27元 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,425 (149元) | 386元 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 300 (31元) | 30元 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 210 (22元) | 19元 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 248 (26元) | 44元 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 101 (11元) | 21元 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 123 (13元) | 16元 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 662 (69元) | 82元 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Russia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,608 (168元) | 260元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 566 (59元) | 122元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,944 (412元) | 417元 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,438 (464元) | 319元 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 399 (42元) | 90元 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 188 (20元) | 31元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 258 (27元) | 19元 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 48,530 (5,069元) | 2,968元 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.24 (0.34元) | 0.24元 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,786 (291元) | 410元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 172 (18元) | 38元 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 18% cheaper than in China
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