Cost of living in Russia compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 35% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Russia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 477 (15 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 371 (12 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 195 (6 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (2.59 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (3.60 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 176 (5.46 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 439 (14 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 108 (3.34 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (1.52 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 78 (2.41 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 690 (21 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 143 (4.42 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (1.23 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Russia is about the same as in Fiji | ||||
| Russia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 72,158 (2,237 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 45,639 (1,415 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 10,599 (329 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 40,048 (1,242 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,530 (792 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,347 (197 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 495 (15 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,972 (836 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,526 (326 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 553 (17 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,011 (31 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 401% | |
| Clothes | + 244% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 244% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Russia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,854 (181 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 354% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,795 (118 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 371% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,137 (221 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,630 (268 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 26% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Russia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,320,230 (71,936 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (1.59 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,904 (59 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 33% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Russia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 494 (15 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 619 (19 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,700 (53 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 358 (11 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 251 (8 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 269 (8 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 113 (3.49 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 149 (4.63 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 628 (19 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 17% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Russia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,712 (53 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 635 (20 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,989 (186 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,916 (121 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 439 (14 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 196 (6 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 246 (8 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 66,312 (2,056 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.99 (0.12 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,469 (108 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 197 (6 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 8% more expensive than in Fiji
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