Cost of living in Russia compared to Croatia
Currency:
Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Russia is 47% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 570 (€5.65) | €11 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (€3.94) | €8 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 (€2.00) | €4.82 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (€0.84) | €1.15 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 129 (€1.28) | €5.58 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (€2.21) | €2.30 | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 455 (€4.51) | €5.23 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 (€1.21) | €1.37 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (€0.43) | €1.16 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (€0.81) | €1.47 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (€7) | €6 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 159 (€1.57) | €2.23 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (€0.40) | €1.02 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,353 (€1,035) | €931 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,898 (€574) | €660 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,160 (€81) | €140 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,509 (€531) | €591 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,492 (€283) | €444 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,669 (€46) | €201 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 548 (€5.44) | €24 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,357 (€232) | €808 | - 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,770 (€77) | €84 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 628 (€6) | €12 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,182 (€12) | €11 | + 4% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 22% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,461 (€54) | €86 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,081 (€31) | €34 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,397 (€73) | €88 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,318 (€82) | €105 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 42% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,544,230 (€25,228) | €27,558 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (€0.54) | €1.48 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,208 (€22) | €47 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 29% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 526 (€5.21) | €7 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 679 (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,296 (€23) | €47 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 515 (€5.11) | €4.01 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 292 (€2.90) | €3.49 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 331 (€3.29) | €3.25 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (€1.24) | €2.04 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 152 (€1.51) | €2.49 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 688 (€7) | €10 | - 35% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 32% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,039 (€20) | €49 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 813 (€8) | €13 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,351 (€73) | €30 | + 143% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (€41) | €52 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 552 (€5.48) | €8 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 219 (€2.17) | €1.89 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (€2.58) | €2.68 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 69,240 (€687) | €824 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (€0.03) | €0.12 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,892 (€49) | €43 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 (€2.04) | €4.84 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 36% cheaper than in Croatia
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