Cost of living in Russia compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 31% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 555 (2,447 Ft) | 4,371 Ft | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (1,755 Ft) | 2,985 Ft | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 226 (998 Ft) | 1,135 Ft | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 88 (388 Ft) | 539 Ft | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 139 (612 Ft) | 1,236 Ft | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 208 (919 Ft) | 1,188 Ft | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 428 (1,888 Ft) | 2,811 Ft | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 131 (580 Ft) | 775 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 69 (303 Ft) | 477 Ft | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 86 (381 Ft) | 431 Ft | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 695 (3,065 Ft) | 3,206 Ft | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 189 (832 Ft) | 840 Ft | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 48 (211 Ft) | 370 Ft | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 22% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 105,099 (463,518 Ft) | 477,049 Ft | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 58,650 (258,662 Ft) | 300,352 Ft | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,581 (33,433 Ft) | 55,060 Ft | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,709 (236,872 Ft) | 286,686 Ft | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 33,196 (146,405 Ft) | 224,003 Ft | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,605 (24,721 Ft) | 44,513 Ft | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 612 (2,699 Ft) | 8,532 Ft | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 20,501 (90,416 Ft) | 148,118 Ft | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,224 (31,858 Ft) | 34,756 Ft | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 548 (2,417 Ft) | 4,976 Ft | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 930 (4,101 Ft) | 3,754 Ft | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,816 (30,058 Ft) | 29,995 Ft | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,176 (14,008 Ft) | 14,524 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,907 (34,871 Ft) | 28,249 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,921 (30,522 Ft) | 35,356 Ft | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 9% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,626,260 (11,582,598 Ft) | 11,202,900 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 58 (256 Ft) | 617 Ft | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,411 (10,632 Ft) | 9,366 Ft | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 52% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 376 (1,660 Ft) | 4,568 Ft | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 486 (2,141 Ft) | 5,090 Ft | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,115 (9,329 Ft) | 23,535 Ft | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 358 (1,579 Ft) | 2,389 Ft | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 217 (956 Ft) | 1,452 Ft | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 161 (711 Ft) | 2,032 Ft | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 124 (545 Ft) | 779 Ft | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 140 (619 Ft) | 1,079 Ft | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 567 (2,502 Ft) | 5,960 Ft | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 8% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,593 (7,027 Ft) | 15,022 Ft | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 680 (2,999 Ft) | 6,056 Ft | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,005 (26,484 Ft) | 18,954 Ft | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,237 (14,278 Ft) | 21,830 Ft | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 473 (2,085 Ft) | 2,293 Ft | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 177 (780 Ft) | 1,359 Ft | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 236 (1,040 Ft) | 1,019 Ft | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 50,539 (222,893 Ft) | 228,773 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 23 (100 Ft) | 28 Ft | + 254% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,349 (14,768 Ft) | 18,545 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 197 (867 Ft) | 2,340 Ft | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 20% cheaper than in Hungary
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