- Cost of Living
- Russia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 357 (37元) | 53元 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 284 (29元) | 34元 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (14元) | 15元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (7元) | 15元 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 81 (8元) | 16元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 146 (15元) | 8元 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 309 (32元) | 61元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (10元) | 13元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (3.65元) | 7元 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (6元) | 5.78元 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 528 (55元) | 111元 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (10元) | 8元 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (3.28元) | 12元 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 74,401 (7,721元) | 9,859元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,896 (4,140元) | 4,468元 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,144 (638元) | 446元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,069 (3,847元) | 5,653元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,805 (2,574元) | 3,578元 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,895 (404元) | 325元 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 482 (50元) | 86元 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,462 (2,746元) | 2,229元 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,863 (608元) | 670元 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 384 (40元) | 40元 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 523 (54元) | 38元 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,275 (547元) | 558元 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,110 (323元) | 270元 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,592 (580元) | 607元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,318 (759元) | 685元 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,162,950 (120,685元) | 143,984元 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (4.42元) | 7元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,678 (174元) | 152元 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 318 (33元) | 27元 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 498 (52元) | 34元 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,232 (128元) | 456元 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 232 (24元) | 28元 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 159 (17元) | 37元 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 205 (21元) | 37元 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (7元) | 10元 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 103 (11元) | 14元 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 529 (55元) | 63元 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,635 (170元) | 155元 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 669 (69元) | 87元 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,972 (516元) | 749元 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,313 (344元) | 368元 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 371 (39元) | 60元 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 176 (18元) | 33元 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 227 (24元) | 34元 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,742 (3,294元) | 3,274元 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.78 (0.50元) | 1.00元 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,075 (319元) | 300元 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (14元) | 20元 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,855 prices entered by 1,438 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 18% cheaper than in China
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