Cost of living in Russia compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 50% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 494 (€4.80) | €11 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 393 (€3.83) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 185 (€1.80) | €4.94 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (€0.82) | €1.15 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (€1.13) | €4.39 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 183 (€1.78) | €2.23 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 440 (€4.28) | €5.09 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (€1.04) | €1.35 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 45 (€0.44) | €1.12 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 74 (€0.72) | €1.35 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 664 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 145 (€1.41) | €2.13 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 42 (€0.41) | €0.99 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 35% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 85,376 (€831) | €973 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 50,898 (€495) | €703 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,096 (€79) | €130 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 41,842 (€407) | €594 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,118 (€254) | €451 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,479 (€44) | €85 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 543 (€5.29) | €25 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,795 (€232) | €496 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,935 (€87) | €86 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 566 (€5.50) | €12 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 964 (€9) | €11 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 20% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,185 (€50) | €87 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,266 (€32) | €35 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,827 (€76) | €90 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,868 (€96) | €106 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 41% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,607,530 (€25,372) | €27,558 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (€0.50) | €1.68 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,300 (€22) | €48 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 535 (€5.21) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 657 (€6) | €10 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,945 (€19) | €47 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 439 (€4.28) | €4.01 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 244 (€2.37) | €4.00 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 294 (€2.86) | €3.25 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 113 (€1.10) | €2.04 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 153 (€1.48) | €2.48 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 882 (€9) | €8 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Russia | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,818 (€18) | €49 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (€7) | €13 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,843 (€76) | €30 | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,017 (€39) | €52 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 484 (€4.71) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 205 (€2.00) | €1.89 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 244 (€2.37) | €2.68 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 72,129 (€702) | €824 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.76 (€0.03) | €0.12 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,641 (€35) | €42 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 199 (€1.94) | €4.66 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,712 prices entered by 495 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 39% cheaper than in Croatia
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