- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 9% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 367 (1,538 Ft) | 1,830 Ft | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 294 (1,231 Ft) | 1,596 Ft | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (558 Ft) | 743 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (269 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 84 (353 Ft) | 638 Ft | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 158 (662 Ft) | 555 Ft | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 331 (1,387 Ft) | 961 Ft | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (400 Ft) | 386 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (150 Ft) | 208 Ft | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (276 Ft) | 237 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 540 (2,263 Ft) | 1,717 Ft | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 92 (387 Ft) | 393 Ft | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (135 Ft) | 136 Ft | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 1% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,852 (326,369 Ft) | 253,878 Ft | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 41,125 (172,402 Ft) | 172,078 Ft | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,178 (25,898 Ft) | 42,922 Ft | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,608 (157,660 Ft) | 163,101 Ft | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 25,295 (106,041 Ft) | 111,703 Ft | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,210 (17,647 Ft) | 27,651 Ft | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 478 (2,006 Ft) | 3,276 Ft | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,460 (110,926 Ft) | 123,095 Ft | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 (23,632 Ft) | 26,395 Ft | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (1,804 Ft) | 2,463 Ft | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 492 (2,061 Ft) | 1,722 Ft | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 7% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,060 (21,211 Ft) | 19,990 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,969 (12,449 Ft) | 11,674 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,698 (23,888 Ft) | 22,834 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,515 (31,502 Ft) | 28,642 Ft | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 27% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,074,590 (4,504,852 Ft) | 5,522,730 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (174 Ft) | 366 Ft | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,753 (7,348 Ft) | 9,727 Ft | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 28% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 312 (1,308 Ft) | 2,058 Ft | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 523 (2,194 Ft) | 2,584 Ft | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,497 (6,277 Ft) | 11,669 Ft | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 232 (972 Ft) | 1,151 Ft | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 161 (674 Ft) | 911 Ft | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 221 (928 Ft) | 806 Ft | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (289 Ft) | 380 Ft | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (421 Ft) | 547 Ft | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 600 (2,517 Ft) | 2,906 Ft | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 4% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,572 (6,590 Ft) | 7,000 Ft | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 668 (2,799 Ft) | 3,365 Ft | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,377 (22,542 Ft) | 14,378 Ft | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,420 (14,335 Ft) | 12,475 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 (1,615 Ft) | 1,596 Ft | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 182 (762 Ft) | 620 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 231 (970 Ft) | 537 Ft | + 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,989 (134,105 Ft) | 151,262 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.76 (16 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,101 (12,999 Ft) | 14,297 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 134 (563 Ft) | 1,234 Ft | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,273 prices entered by 1,163 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 11% cheaper than in Hungary
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