- Cost of Living
- Russia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 396 (₨441) | ₨382 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 293 (₨327) | ₨268 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (₨147) | ₨144 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (₨71) | ₨50 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 91 (₨101) | ₨70 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 171 (₨191) | ₨50 | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 316 (₨353) | ₨199 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 96 (₨107) | ₨134 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (₨43) | ₨24 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (₨71) | ₨117 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 547 (₨610) | ₨827 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 93 (₨104) | ₨80 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (₨41) | ₨34 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,841 (₨86,790) | ₨31,292 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 45,660 (₨50,909) | ₨20,902 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,624 (₨7,386) | ₨4,169 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 41,347 (₨46,101) | ₨25,772 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 28,763 (₨32,070) | ₨14,799 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 5,044 (₨5,624) | ₨3,742 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 469 (₨523) | ₨894 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,651 (₨33,060) | ₨34,485 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,530 (₨6,166) | ₨10,719 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 415 (₨462) | ₨378 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 624 (₨696) | ₨572 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,015 (₨5,592) | ₨2,440 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,845 (₨3,172) | ₨2,720 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,618 (₨6,264) | ₨3,715 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,849 (₨8,751) | ₨2,943 | + 197% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,152,760 (₨1,285,285) | ₨867,312 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (₨45) | ₨74 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,938 (₨2,161) | ₨1,333 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 301 (₨336) | ₨125 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 558 (₨622) | ₨283 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,467 (₨1,635) | ₨1,211 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 248 (₨277) | ₨226 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 166 (₨186) | ₨178 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 199 (₨222) | ₨218 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 73 (₨82) | ₨142 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 103 (₨115) | ₨70 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 647 (₨721) | ₨284 | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 135% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,622 (₨1,809) | ₨1,190 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (₨760) | ₨466 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,268 (₨5,873) | ₨1,856 | + 216% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,558 (₨3,967) | ₨1,954 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 407 (₨454) | ₨664 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 186 (₨207) | ₨190 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 206 (₨229) | ₨213 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,975 (₨36,766) | ₨39,345 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 207 (₨231) | ₨67 | + 244% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,099 (₨3,455) | ₨1,879 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 125 (₨139) | ₨233 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 39,568 prices entered by 5,613 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 69% more expensive than in India
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