Cost of living in Russia compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 38% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 494 (1,919 Ft) | 3,378 Ft | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 393 (1,529 Ft) | 2,531 Ft | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 185 (718 Ft) | 944 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (327 Ft) | 476 Ft | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (452 Ft) | 1,184 Ft | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 183 (711 Ft) | 1,140 Ft | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 440 (1,710 Ft) | 2,297 Ft | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (415 Ft) | 540 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 45 (174 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 74 (287 Ft) | 366 Ft | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 667 (2,595 Ft) | 2,702 Ft | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 145 (564 Ft) | 631 Ft | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 42 (164 Ft) | 465 Ft | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 23% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 85,376 (331,912 Ft) | 365,445 Ft | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 50,898 (197,873 Ft) | 256,867 Ft | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,096 (31,474 Ft) | 52,587 Ft | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 41,842 (162,665 Ft) | 207,517 Ft | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,118 (101,539 Ft) | 157,009 Ft | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,479 (17,412 Ft) | 33,829 Ft | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 543 (2,112 Ft) | 4,635 Ft | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,795 (92,504 Ft) | 120,602 Ft | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,935 (34,735 Ft) | 36,887 Ft | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 566 (2,199 Ft) | 3,871 Ft | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 964 (3,750 Ft) | 3,596 Ft | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 5% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,185 (20,158 Ft) | 27,750 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,266 (12,697 Ft) | 12,158 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,827 (30,429 Ft) | 28,654 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,868 (38,361 Ft) | 35,591 Ft | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 18% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,607,530 (10,137,106 Ft) | 9,771,450 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (200 Ft) | 637 Ft | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,300 (8,941 Ft) | 9,649 Ft | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 39% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 535 (2,080 Ft) | 3,052 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 657 (2,555 Ft) | 4,083 Ft | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,945 (7,562 Ft) | 20,185 Ft | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 439 (1,708 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 244 (948 Ft) | 1,115 Ft | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 294 (1,143 Ft) | 1,341 Ft | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 113 (439 Ft) | 1,134 Ft | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 153 (593 Ft) | 1,148 Ft | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 870 (3,382 Ft) | 4,563 Ft | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 23% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Russia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,818 (7,069 Ft) | 11,336 Ft | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (2,653 Ft) | 4,970 Ft | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,731 (30,055 Ft) | 17,362 Ft | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,017 (15,616 Ft) | 16,644 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 484 (1,880 Ft) | 2,873 Ft | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 205 (797 Ft) | 940 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 244 (949 Ft) | 795 Ft | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 73,932 (287,420 Ft) | 289,013 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.76 (11 Ft) | 35 Ft | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,641 (14,155 Ft) | 18,507 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 199 (774 Ft) | 2,046 Ft | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Hungary
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