Cost of living in Russia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 364 (₨415) | ₨394 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 252 (₨288) | ₨277 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 141 (₨161) | ₨143 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (₨74) | ₨52 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 85 (₨97) | ₨73 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 148 (₨169) | ₨37 | + 362% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 308 (₨351) | ₨209 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 93 (₨106) | ₨140 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (₨37) | ₨28 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (₨70) | ₨127 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 531 (₨605) | ₨853 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 94 (₨107) | ₨83 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (₨34) | ₨35 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 72,532 (₨82,706) | ₨31,379 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 41,058 (₨46,818) | ₨20,124 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,226 (₨7,100) | ₨4,104 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 37,434 (₨42,685) | ₨24,066 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,935 (₨27,293) | ₨14,061 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,925 (₨4,475) | ₨3,193 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 426 (₨485) | ₨744 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,889 (₨29,521) | ₨30,596 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,525 (₨6,300) | ₨10,684 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 421 (₨480) | ₨376 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 736 (₨839) | ₨291 | + 188% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,635 (₨6,426) | ₨2,388 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,885 (₨3,290) | ₨2,586 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,988 (₨6,828) | ₨3,770 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,277 (₨8,298) | ₨2,768 | + 200% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,408,610 (₨1,606,204) | ₨925,218 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (₨51) | ₨76 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,876 (₨2,139) | ₨1,208 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 502 (₨572) | ₨111 | + 417% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 585 (₨667) | ₨211 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,282 (₨1,462) | ₨1,015 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 238 (₨271) | ₨250 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 155 (₨177) | ₨174 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (₨225) | ₨231 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (₨78) | ₨148 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 95 (₨109) | ₨67 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 617 (₨704) | ₨254 | + 178% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,754 (₨2,001) | ₨1,215 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 618 (₨705) | ₨476 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,547 (₨7,466) | ₨1,807 | + 313% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,282 (₨3,743) | ₨1,940 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 410 (₨467) | ₨686 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 198 (₨226) | ₨220 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 234 (₨267) | ₨236 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 30,673 (₨34,976) | ₨34,455 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.85 (₨3.25) | ₨3.96 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,228 (₨3,681) | ₨1,992 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 150 (₨171) | ₨244 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24,069 prices entered by 2,822 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 44% more expensive than in India
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