- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 2% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 391 (1,728 Ft) | 1,804 Ft | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 293 (1,294 Ft) | 1,556 Ft | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (584 Ft) | 729 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (282 Ft) | 257 Ft | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (384 Ft) | 636 Ft | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 163 (720 Ft) | 533 Ft | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 311 (1,374 Ft) | 953 Ft | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 97 (428 Ft) | 374 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (162 Ft) | 213 Ft | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (282 Ft) | 228 Ft | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 522 (2,309 Ft) | 1,729 Ft | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (417 Ft) | 388 Ft | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 35 (153 Ft) | 152 Ft | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 9% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 78,074 (345,019 Ft) | 249,468 Ft | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 44,874 (198,304 Ft) | 171,885 Ft | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,525 (28,836 Ft) | 41,253 Ft | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 39,071 (172,659 Ft) | 162,775 Ft | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 27,034 (119,468 Ft) | 111,267 Ft | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,906 (21,681 Ft) | 28,178 Ft | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 474 (2,097 Ft) | 3,472 Ft | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,346 (129,681 Ft) | 117,406 Ft | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,521 (24,397 Ft) | 24,432 Ft | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (1,826 Ft) | 2,350 Ft | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 572 (2,529 Ft) | 2,046 Ft | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 11% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,984 (22,027 Ft) | 21,784 Ft | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,779 (12,279 Ft) | 10,948 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,479 (24,211 Ft) | 22,199 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,728 (34,150 Ft) | 27,560 Ft | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 18% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,118,580 (4,943,123 Ft) | 5,499,420 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (179 Ft) | 360 Ft | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,939 (8,570 Ft) | 9,761 Ft | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 20% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 296 (1,308 Ft) | 1,863 Ft | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 556 (2,456 Ft) | 2,537 Ft | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,391 (6,148 Ft) | 11,253 Ft | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 254 (1,120 Ft) | 950 Ft | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 173 (763 Ft) | 887 Ft | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 205 (905 Ft) | 794 Ft | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 72 (319 Ft) | 385 Ft | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (442 Ft) | 490 Ft | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 652 (2,881 Ft) | 2,833 Ft | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 4% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,604 (7,089 Ft) | 6,388 Ft | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 656 (2,901 Ft) | 3,318 Ft | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,324 (23,529 Ft) | 12,097 Ft | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,540 (15,643 Ft) | 11,507 Ft | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 402 (1,777 Ft) | 1,499 Ft | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 180 (796 Ft) | 600 Ft | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 206 (909 Ft) | 515 Ft | + 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,428 (143,305 Ft) | 158,972 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.00 (18 Ft) | 28 Ft | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,848 (12,586 Ft) | 14,048 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 127 (562 Ft) | 1,229 Ft | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,769 prices entered by 1,183 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is about the same as in Hungary
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