Cost of living in Russia compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 64% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 539 (€5.11) | €20 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 376 (€3.56) | €12 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 219 (€2.08) | €7 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 86 (€0.81) | €1.36 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 147 (€1.39) | €4.89 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 214 (€2.03) | €3.33 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 433 (€4.10) | €8 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 135 (€1.27) | €2.50 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 52 (€0.49) | €2.03 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 90 (€0.85) | €2.24 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 686 (€6) | €10 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 166 (€1.57) | €2.52 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 39 (€0.37) | €1.39 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 50% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,544 (€990) | €1,667 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 60,730 (€575) | €1,587 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,180 (€77) | €185 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 52,770 (€500) | €947 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 32,676 (€309) | €694 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,873 (€56) | €114 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 841 (€8) | €25 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,070 (€218) | €317 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,157 (€77) | €160 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 547 (€5.18) | €8 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,019 (€10) | €16 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 28% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,257 (€59) | €90 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,158 (€30) | €39 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,910 (€84) | €106 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,671 (€73) | €117 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 58% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,623,330 (€24,842) | €27,824 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 55 (€0.52) | €1.79 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,834 (€17) | €64 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 46% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 307 (€2.91) | €3.03 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 519 (€4.91) | €7 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,839 (€17) | €27 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 337 (€3.19) | €5.82 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 260 (€2.46) | €4.25 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 223 (€2.11) | €4.31 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 126 (€1.19) | €2.66 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 138 (€1.31) | €2.82 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 526 (€4.98) | €24 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 59% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Russia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,898 (€18) | €45 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 670 (€6) | €24 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,232 (€50) | €104 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,250 (€31) | €70 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 487 (€4.61) | €12 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 182 (€1.72) | €4.59 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 249 (€2.35) | €7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 58,430 (€553) | €657 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.22 (€0.03) | €0.27 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,789 (€36) | €34 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 206 (€1.95) | €12 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,098 prices entered by 376 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 55% cheaper than in France
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