Cost of living in Russia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Russia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 478 (42元) | 46元 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 383 (34元) | 40元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 201 (18元) | 16元 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (7元) | 18元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 118 (10元) | 19元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 190 (17元) | 11元 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 431 (38元) | 63元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (10元) | 15元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 51 (4.46元) | 6元 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 80 (7元) | 7元 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 726 (64元) | 118元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 148 (13元) | 8元 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 44 (3.84元) | 16元 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Russia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 88,260 (7,779元) | 15,059元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 53,559 (4,721元) | 9,006元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,374 (826元) | 421元 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 45,680 (4,026元) | 7,547元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,184 (2,484元) | 4,347元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,168 (544元) | 262元 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 495 (44元) | 115元 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,427 (2,241元) | 1,086元 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,146 (894元) | 589元 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 626 (55元) | 39元 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,017 (90元) | 51元 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Russia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,476 (483元) | 529元 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,659 (323元) | 248元 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,865 (693元) | 626元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,501 (749元) | 828元 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Russia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,157,330 (190,148元) | 161,247元 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (4.49元) | 9元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,232 (197元) | 204元 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Russia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 511 (45元) | 39元 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 686 (60元) | 27元 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,858 (164元) | 391元 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 385 (34元) | 53元 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 259 (23元) | 33元 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 285 (25元) | 34元 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 111 (10元) | 13元 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 156 (14元) | 15元 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 823 (73元) | 74元 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Russia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,781 (157元) | 265元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 700 (62元) | 110元 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,058 (622元) | 1,294元 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,872 (341元) | 348元 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 469 (41元) | 79元 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 218 (19元) | 29元 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 272 (24元) | 18元 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 70,646 (6,227元) | 3,321元 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.99 (0.26元) | 0.20元 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,350 (383元) | 410元 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 206 (18元) | 24元 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,632 prices entered by 663 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 20% cheaper than in China
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