Cost of living in Russia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 439 (₨426) | ₨345 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 306 (₨297) | ₨288 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 164 (₨159) | ₨146 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 72 (₨70) | ₨54 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 106 (₨103) | ₨81 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 164 (₨159) | ₨36 | + 342% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 374 (₨364) | ₨228 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (₨104) | ₨157 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (₨48) | ₨29 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 73 (₨71) | ₨146 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 566 (₨550) | ₨679 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 117 (₨114) | ₨90 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (₨29) | ₨35 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 66,934 (₨65,046) | ₨29,804 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 45,852 (₨44,559) | ₨20,397 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,272 (₨8,039) | ₨4,123 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 38,218 (₨37,141) | ₨20,000 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,806 (₨26,050) | ₨13,091 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,117 (₨4,973) | ₨5,317 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 422 (₨410) | ₨666 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,223 (₨24,512) | ₨28,029 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,357 (₨7,149) | ₨11,430 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 417 (₨405) | ₨350 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 792 (₨769) | ₨509 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,328 (₨5,177) | ₨2,321 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,955 (₨2,872) | ₨2,519 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,349 (₨6,170) | ₨3,731 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,961 (₨6,765) | ₨2,851 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 4% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,482,640 (₨1,440,841) | ₨1,021,150 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (₨49) | ₨96 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,543 (₨1,500) | ₨1,210 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 472 (₨459) | ₨107 | + 329% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 495 (₨481) | ₨218 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,384 (₨1,345) | ₨605 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 271 (₨264) | ₨376 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 201 (₨195) | ₨192 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 243 (₨236) | ₨268 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (₨80) | ₨164 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 97 (₨94) | ₨80 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 656 (₨637) | ₨245 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,453 (₨1,412) | ₨1,199 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 575 (₨559) | ₨486 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,334 (₨5,184) | ₨1,354 | + 283% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,553 (₨3,453) | ₨1,712 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 394 (₨383) | ₨684 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 182 (₨177) | ₨204 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 212 (₨206) | ₨173 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 44,223 (₨42,976) | ₨44,632 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.29 (₨3.20) | ₨2.32 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,264 (₨3,172) | ₨1,393 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 182 (₨176) | ₨279 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Russia is 27% more expensive than in India
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