Cost of living in Russia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 399 (35元) | 56元 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 284 (25元) | 37元 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (12元) | 16元 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (5.66元) | 13元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (8元) | 14元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 128 (11元) | 8元 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 345 (30元) | 56元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 108 (9元) | 13元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (3.03元) | 7元 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (5.74元) | 6元 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 583 (51元) | 119元 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 109 (9元) | 9元 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 (2.46元) | 10元 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 68,166 (5,907元) | 7,672元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 37,974 (3,291元) | 4,517元 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,392 (554元) | 412元 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 31,618 (2,740元) | 7,031元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 22,018 (1,908元) | 4,064元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,038 (350元) | 279元 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 448 (39元) | 88元 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,813 (2,150元) | 2,091元 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,723 (583元) | 619元 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 416 (36元) | 43元 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 926 (80元) | 41元 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,661 (404元) | 415元 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,580 (224元) | 211元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,654 (490元) | 590元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,714 (582元) | 663元 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,237,120 (107,205元) | 159,594元 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (4.08元) | 6元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,548 (134元) | 176元 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 476 (41元) | 30元 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 (44元) | 36元 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,289 (112元) | 440元 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 311 (27元) | 35元 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (16元) | 38元 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 206 (18元) | 36元 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 77 (7元) | 10元 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 97 (8元) | 11元 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 580 (50元) | 80元 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,480 (128元) | 206元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 574 (50元) | 97元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,826 (505元) | 743元 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,401 (295元) | 429元 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 387 (34元) | 67元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 168 (15元) | 35元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 221 (19元) | 32元 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 38,001 (3,293元) | 3,535元 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (0.57元) | 0.68元 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,491 (303元) | 481元 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (14元) | 23元 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 32% cheaper than in China
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