Cost of living in Russia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 399 (40元) | 42元 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 268 (27元) | 34元 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 146 (15元) | 15元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 67 (7元) | 15元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (9元) | 13元 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 147 (15元) | 8元 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 320 (32元) | 53元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 97 (10元) | 14元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (3.40元) | 5.82元 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (6元) | 5.36元 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 593 (60元) | 103元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 102 (10元) | 8元 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (3.19元) | 15元 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 71,989 (7,252元) | 8,839元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 39,759 (4,005元) | 4,621元 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,305 (635元) | 386元 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 41,561 (4,187元) | 5,293元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 24,350 (2,453元) | 3,034元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,312 (434元) | 280元 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 419 (42元) | 87元 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,592 (2,679元) | 2,283元 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,168 (621元) | 525元 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 460 (46元) | 38元 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 594 (60元) | 50元 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,523 (556元) | 447元 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,520 (254元) | 235元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,826 (587元) | 608元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,779 (683元) | 568元 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,359,730 (136,981元) | 129,883元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (4.61元) | 7元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,856 (187元) | 151元 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 455 (46元) | 32元 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 591 (60元) | 34元 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,374 (138元) | 357元 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 308 (31元) | 40元 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 165 (17元) | 50元 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 225 (23元) | 33元 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (8元) | 8元 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (10元) | 11元 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 570 (57元) | 74元 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,542 (155元) | 179元 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 597 (60元) | 96元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,681 (572元) | 1,203元 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,683 (371元) | 359元 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 394 (40元) | 67元 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 202 (20元) | 32元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 219 (22元) | 28元 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 31,375 (3,161元) | 3,283元 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.24 (0.23元) | 0.28元 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,645 (367元) | 312元 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 155 (16元) | 20元 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 12% cheaper than in China
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