Cost of living in Russia compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 18% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 404 (1,666 Ft) | 2,149 Ft | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 297 (1,224 Ft) | 1,645 Ft | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 141 (582 Ft) | 735 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (267 Ft) | 274 Ft | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 89 (368 Ft) | 657 Ft | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 126 (520 Ft) | 621 Ft | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 342 (1,411 Ft) | 1,143 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 108 (446 Ft) | 477 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (147 Ft) | 278 Ft | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (267 Ft) | 259 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 574 (2,368 Ft) | 1,967 Ft | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 111 (459 Ft) | 453 Ft | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 (115 Ft) | 152 Ft | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 15% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 72,190 (297,956 Ft) | 283,668 Ft | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 41,241 (170,215 Ft) | 181,581 Ft | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,163 (29,565 Ft) | 38,922 Ft | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 33,637 (138,833 Ft) | 179,023 Ft | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 22,290 (91,997 Ft) | 116,997 Ft | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,399 (18,155 Ft) | 29,401 Ft | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 435 (1,796 Ft) | 4,533 Ft | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,854 (102,581 Ft) | 124,129 Ft | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,348 (26,202 Ft) | 25,129 Ft | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 394 (1,627 Ft) | 2,774 Ft | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 819 (3,381 Ft) | 2,919 Ft | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,613 (19,041 Ft) | 25,248 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,625 (10,835 Ft) | 8,981 Ft | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,619 (23,191 Ft) | 24,056 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,766 (27,925 Ft) | 27,258 Ft | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 32% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,326,840 (5,476,366 Ft) | 7,270,250 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (197 Ft) | 403 Ft | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,568 (6,471 Ft) | 9,633 Ft | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 41% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 484 (1,999 Ft) | 2,478 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 498 (2,055 Ft) | 4,933 Ft | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,309 (5,404 Ft) | 21,345 Ft | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 274 (1,131 Ft) | 941 Ft | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 176 (727 Ft) | 745 Ft | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 214 (882 Ft) | 941 Ft | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 78 (320 Ft) | 477 Ft | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 (403 Ft) | 425 Ft | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 564 (2,330 Ft) | 3,761 Ft | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,463 (6,039 Ft) | 6,348 Ft | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 592 (2,443 Ft) | 3,224 Ft | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,853 (24,157 Ft) | 37,556 Ft | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,464 (14,297 Ft) | 9,793 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 395 (1,629 Ft) | 1,914 Ft | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 164 (679 Ft) | 631 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 229 (945 Ft) | 452 Ft | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 38,845 (160,330 Ft) | 180,140 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.84 (12 Ft) | 26 Ft | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,366 (13,892 Ft) | 10,463 Ft | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (660 Ft) | 1,534 Ft | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Russia is 19% cheaper than in Hungary
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