Cost of living in Russia compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 65% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 484 (€4.70) | €19 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 392 (€3.81) | €11 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 185 (€1.80) | €7 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (€0.82) | €1.27 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (€1.13) | €4.43 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 186 (€1.81) | €3.30 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 442 (€4.29) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (€1.03) | €2.88 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (€0.43) | €1.91 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 78 (€0.76) | €2.02 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 672 (€7) | €10 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (€1.41) | €2.23 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 42 (€0.41) | €1.22 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 88,544 (€860) | €1,592 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 53,292 (€518) | €1,284 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,144 (€79) | €189 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 43,955 (€427) | €1,059 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 27,802 (€270) | €740 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,477 (€43) | €101 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 561 (€5.45) | €29 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,519 (€229) | €388 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,009 (€88) | €89 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 570 (€5.53) | €7 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,085 (€11) | €14 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 26% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,182 (€50) | €97 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,266 (€32) | €35 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,705 (€75) | €93 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,868 (€96) | €119 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 52% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,483,820 (€24,132) | €27,613 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (€0.50) | €1.90 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,304 (€22) | €59 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 562 (€5.46) | €4.32 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 657 (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,938 (€19) | €30 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 422 (€4.10) | €4.31 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 241 (€2.34) | €4.16 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 299 (€2.90) | €3.51 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 111 (€1.08) | €2.64 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 147 (€1.43) | €2.40 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 851 (€8) | €21 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 52% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,813 (€18) | €48 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 680 (€7) | €23 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,421 (€72) | €65 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,003 (€39) | €55 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 493 (€4.79) | €11 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 205 (€1.99) | €4.26 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 241 (€2.34) | €7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 76,156 (€740) | €396 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.71 (€0.03) | €0.38 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,687 (€36) | €33 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 200 (€1.94) | €10 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,745 prices entered by 699 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 54% cheaper than in France
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