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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 350 (37元) | 49元 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 261 (27元) | 34元 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 138 (14元) | 14元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (7元) | 15元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 83 (9元) | 15元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 141 (15元) | 8元 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 293 (31元) | 60元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (10元) | 13元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (3.49元) | 6元 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (6元) | 5.60元 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 521 (55元) | 111元 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 97 (10元) | 7元 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (3.16元) | 11元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,593 (7,917元) | 8,897元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,597 (4,147元) | 4,349元 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,187 (648元) | 428元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 36,339 (3,806元) | 5,203元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 23,768 (2,489元) | 3,294元 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,745 (392元) | 264元 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 474 (50元) | 90元 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,670 (2,793元) | 2,101元 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,096 (743元) | 714元 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 393 (41元) | 36元 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 710 (74元) | 54元 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,542 (580元) | 522元 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,185 (334元) | 276元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,739 (601元) | 628元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,727 (809元) | 658元 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,354,190 (141,833元) | 141,996元 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 44 (4.65元) | 7元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,778 (186元) | 152元 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 364 (38元) | 29元 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 587 (61元) | 36元 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,188 (124元) | 281元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 209 (22元) | 46元 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 166 (17元) | 39元 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (21元) | 36元 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (7元) | 10元 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 102 (11元) | 14元 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 520 (54元) | 56元 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,690 (177元) | 164元 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 650 (68元) | 90元 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,167 (751元) | 966元 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,162 (331元) | 393元 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 382 (40元) | 60元 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 180 (19元) | 34元 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 242 (25元) | 31元 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,464 (3,295元) | 3,300元 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.26 (0.45元) | 1.02元 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,379 (354元) | 321元 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 140 (15元) | 21元 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,902 prices entered by 1,349 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 12% cheaper than in China
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