Cost of living in Russia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 409 (₨407) | ₨350 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 285 (₨284) | ₨290 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (₨143) | ₨142 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (₨65) | ₨52 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (₨88) | ₨72 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 131 (₨130) | ₨36 | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 331 (₨330) | ₨229 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (₨106) | ₨138 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (₨33) | ₨31 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (₨65) | ₨132 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 589 (₨586) | ₨763 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 108 (₨108) | ₨85 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (₨29) | ₨36 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 68,084 (₨67,787) | ₨33,514 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,645 (₨38,477) | ₨20,078 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,665 (₨5,640) | ₨4,877 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,475 (₨32,333) | ₨19,082 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,096 (₨22,995) | ₨12,146 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,735 (₨3,719) | ₨3,419 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 433 (₨431) | ₨678 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,143 (₨24,037) | ₨29,148 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,559 (₨6,531) | ₨10,326 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 428 (₨427) | ₨399 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 783 (₨779) | ₨250 | + 212% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,676 (₨4,655) | ₨2,330 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,530 (₨2,519) | ₨2,598 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,504 (₨5,480) | ₨3,668 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,842 (₨6,813) | ₨2,755 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,255,260 (₨1,249,790) | ₨921,658 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (₨47) | ₨79 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,631 (₨1,624) | ₨1,229 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 464 (₨462) | ₨105 | + 341% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 573 (₨571) | ₨209 | + 173% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,302 (₨1,296) | ₨622 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 309 (₨308) | ₨319 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 178 (₨178) | ₨163 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (₨213) | ₨255 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 80 (₨79) | ₨141 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 101 (₨100) | ₨67 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 559 (₨557) | ₨240 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,457 (₨1,450) | ₨1,189 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 587 (₨585) | ₨473 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,595 (₨5,570) | ₨1,675 | + 233% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,388 (₨3,373) | ₨1,633 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 388 (₨387) | ₨597 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 167 (₨167) | ₨195 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 222 (₨221) | ₨190 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,591 (₨35,436) | ₨35,885 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 6 (₨6) | ₨5.16 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,567 (₨3,552) | ₨1,585 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 159 (₨158) | ₨271 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,402 prices entered by 2,971 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 26% more expensive than in India
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