- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 5% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 400 (1,820 Ft) | 1,879 Ft | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 287 (1,306 Ft) | 1,506 Ft | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 136 (620 Ft) | 696 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 63 (287 Ft) | 256 Ft | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 95 (430 Ft) | 569 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 165 (749 Ft) | 488 Ft | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 349 (1,589 Ft) | 982 Ft | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 89 (404 Ft) | 308 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (155 Ft) | 207 Ft | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (278 Ft) | 222 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 560 (2,548 Ft) | 1,736 Ft | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 92 (420 Ft) | 389 Ft | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (140 Ft) | 129 Ft | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 17% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,747 (344,472 Ft) | 253,998 Ft | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 47,183 (214,571 Ft) | 162,059 Ft | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,837 (31,093 Ft) | 45,876 Ft | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,777 (176,342 Ft) | 154,441 Ft | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 28,301 (128,702 Ft) | 104,719 Ft | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,542 (20,654 Ft) | 28,051 Ft | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 472 (2,144 Ft) | 3,555 Ft | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 31,682 (144,080 Ft) | 119,433 Ft | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,043 (27,483 Ft) | 24,839 Ft | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 384 (1,745 Ft) | 2,475 Ft | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 670 (3,048 Ft) | 1,579 Ft | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 24% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,439 (24,732 Ft) | 22,561 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,959 (13,458 Ft) | 10,399 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,865 (26,670 Ft) | 23,063 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,294 (37,719 Ft) | 27,287 Ft | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 14% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,261,810 (5,738,260 Ft) | 5,913,010 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 39 (176 Ft) | 360 Ft | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,011 (9,145 Ft) | 9,690 Ft | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 5% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 409 (1,860 Ft) | 1,665 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 508 (2,309 Ft) | 2,169 Ft | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,427 (6,488 Ft) | 9,452 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 280 (1,272 Ft) | 1,162 Ft | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 179 (813 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 189 (861 Ft) | 795 Ft | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 78 (354 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 103 (467 Ft) | 555 Ft | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 737 (3,350 Ft) | 2,569 Ft | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 16% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,856 (8,442 Ft) | 5,212 Ft | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 670 (3,048 Ft) | 3,161 Ft | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,201 (23,651 Ft) | 10,771 Ft | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,719 (16,914 Ft) | 9,047 Ft | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 436 (1,982 Ft) | 1,602 Ft | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 194 (884 Ft) | 555 Ft | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 207 (940 Ft) | 507 Ft | + 85% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | руб 41,270 (187,681 Ft) | 168,846 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.42 (11 Ft) | 31 Ft | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,324 (15,118 Ft) | 16,505 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 119 (542 Ft) | 1,188 Ft | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 5% more expensive than in Hungary
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