Cost of living in Russia compared to Hungary
Currency:
Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Russia is 29% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 570 (2,268 Ft) | 3,413 Ft | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (1,583 Ft) | 2,497 Ft | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 (804 Ft) | 969 Ft | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (339 Ft) | 420 Ft | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 129 (513 Ft) | 1,142 Ft | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (887 Ft) | 1,245 Ft | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 455 (1,810 Ft) | 2,136 Ft | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 (488 Ft) | 543 Ft | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (174 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (325 Ft) | 367 Ft | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (2,810 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 159 (632 Ft) | 638 Ft | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (163 Ft) | 394 Ft | - 59% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Russia is 11% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,353 (415,447 Ft) | 346,882 Ft | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,898 (230,502 Ft) | 255,163 Ft | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,160 (32,487 Ft) | 54,044 Ft | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,509 (213,029 Ft) | 215,230 Ft | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,492 (113,430 Ft) | 200,626 Ft | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,669 (18,589 Ft) | 33,551 Ft | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 548 (2,183 Ft) | 5,316 Ft | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,357 (92,987 Ft) | 126,233 Ft | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,770 (30,934 Ft) | 37,403 Ft | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 628 (2,499 Ft) | 4,900 Ft | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,182 (4,705 Ft) | 3,830 Ft | + 23% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 9% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,461 (21,743 Ft) | 27,804 Ft | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,081 (12,266 Ft) | 12,238 Ft | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,397 (29,449 Ft) | 29,735 Ft | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,318 (33,116 Ft) | 37,726 Ft | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 20% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,544,230 (10,129,023 Ft) | 10,249,600 Ft | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (215 Ft) | 622 Ft | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,208 (8,789 Ft) | 9,647 Ft | - 9% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 31% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 526 (2,092 Ft) | 3,160 Ft | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 679 (2,703 Ft) | 4,214 Ft | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,296 (9,141 Ft) | 20,303 Ft | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 515 (2,050 Ft) | 2,403 Ft | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 292 (1,163 Ft) | 1,128 Ft | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 331 (1,319 Ft) | 1,229 Ft | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (496 Ft) | 850 Ft | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 152 (604 Ft) | 1,147 Ft | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 688 (2,740 Ft) | 4,753 Ft | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 9% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,039 (8,118 Ft) | 10,182 Ft | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 813 (3,236 Ft) | 5,014 Ft | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,351 (29,265 Ft) | 16,653 Ft | + 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (16,571 Ft) | 16,679 Ft | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 552 (2,199 Ft) | 2,589 Ft | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 219 (871 Ft) | 816 Ft | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (1,036 Ft) | 806 Ft | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 69,240 (275,657 Ft) | 246,317 Ft | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (12 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,892 (19,476 Ft) | 18,268 Ft | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 (817 Ft) | 2,082 Ft | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 19% cheaper than in Hungary
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