- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 7% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 403 (1,660 Ft) | 1,915 Ft | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (1,203 Ft) | 1,561 Ft | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 131 (537 Ft) | 708 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 63 (261 Ft) | 262 Ft | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 90 (370 Ft) | 615 Ft | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 169 (696 Ft) | 507 Ft | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 318 (1,310 Ft) | 972 Ft | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (386 Ft) | 352 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (155 Ft) | 210 Ft | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (266 Ft) | 231 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 548 (2,256 Ft) | 1,755 Ft | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (387 Ft) | 387 Ft | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (150 Ft) | 164 Ft | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 4% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,573 (319,260 Ft) | 249,202 Ft | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 45,724 (188,181 Ft) | 164,099 Ft | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,611 (27,207 Ft) | 44,427 Ft | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 41,007 (168,769 Ft) | 157,556 Ft | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 28,418 (116,957 Ft) | 109,755 Ft | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,962 (20,422 Ft) | 28,012 Ft | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 474 (1,949 Ft) | 3,750 Ft | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,867 (122,920 Ft) | 122,271 Ft | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,436 (22,371 Ft) | 25,521 Ft | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 415 (1,708 Ft) | 2,572 Ft | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 628 (2,583 Ft) | 1,912 Ft | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 6% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,022 (20,667 Ft) | 22,312 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,799 (11,521 Ft) | 10,403 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,644 (23,228 Ft) | 22,880 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,891 (32,475 Ft) | 28,062 Ft | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 23% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,162,900 (4,786,033 Ft) | 5,589,860 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (164 Ft) | 352 Ft | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,951 (8,031 Ft) | 9,759 Ft | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 24% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 345 (1,421 Ft) | 1,750 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 530 (2,183 Ft) | 2,396 Ft | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,418 (5,836 Ft) | 10,771 Ft | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 245 (1,009 Ft) | 1,075 Ft | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 160 (660 Ft) | 828 Ft | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 189 (780 Ft) | 778 Ft | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 72 (295 Ft) | 373 Ft | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 105 (432 Ft) | 534 Ft | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 659 (2,714 Ft) | 2,694 Ft | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 204% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 204% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,643 (6,762 Ft) | 5,759 Ft | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 681 (2,801 Ft) | 3,279 Ft | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,150 (21,195 Ft) | 12,159 Ft | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,575 (14,712 Ft) | 11,161 Ft | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 412 (1,695 Ft) | 1,557 Ft | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 187 (771 Ft) | 565 Ft | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (828 Ft) | 500 Ft | + 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 33,319 (137,129 Ft) | 162,927 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 218 (899 Ft) | 35 Ft | + 2467% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,306 (13,606 Ft) | 16,965 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 125 (514 Ft) | 1,228 Ft | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,531 prices entered by 1,277 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 29% more expensive than in Hungary
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