Cost of living in Russia compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Russia is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
Russia | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 570 (₨510) | ₨417 | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (₨356) | ₨340 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 (₨181) | ₨168 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (₨76) | ₨60 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 129 (₨115) | ₨87 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (₨200) | ₨47 | + 321% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 455 (₨407) | ₨243 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 (₨110) | ₨182 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (₨39) | ₨32 | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (₨73) | ₨155 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (₨632) | ₨905 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 159 (₨142) | ₨88 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (₨37) | ₨39 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Russia is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
Russia | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,353 (₨93,475) | ₨46,457 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,898 (₨51,863) | ₨26,696 | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,160 (₨7,310) | ₨4,673 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,509 (₨47,931) | ₨26,601 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,492 (₨25,522) | ₨14,895 | + 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,669 (₨4,183) | ₨4,065 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 548 (₨491) | ₨595 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,357 (₨20,922) | ₨29,913 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,770 (₨6,960) | ₨10,503 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 628 (₨562) | ₨455 | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,182 (₨1,059) | ₨647 | + 64% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
Russia | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,461 (₨4,892) | ₨2,412 | + 103% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,081 (₨2,760) | ₨2,912 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,397 (₨6,626) | ₨4,109 | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,318 (₨7,451) | ₨2,950 | + 153% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
Russia | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,544,230 (₨2,279,021) | ₨1,910,150 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (₨48) | ₨102 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,208 (₨1,977) | ₨1,062 | + 86% | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
Russia | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 526 (₨471) | ₨140 | + 237% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 679 (₨608) | ₨241 | + 152% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,296 (₨2,057) | ₨953 | + 116% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 515 (₨461) | ₨386 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 292 (₨262) | ₨200 | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 331 (₨297) | ₨294 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (₨112) | ₨155 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 152 (₨136) | ₨86 | + 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 688 (₨617) | ₨275 | + 124% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
Russia | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,039 (₨1,827) | ₨1,451 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 813 (₨728) | ₨688 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,351 (₨6,585) | ₨1,587 | + 315% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (₨3,728) | ₨2,125 | + 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 552 (₨495) | ₨625 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 219 (₨196) | ₨191 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (₨233) | ₨178 | + 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 69,240 (₨62,022) | ₨47,373 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (₨2.61) | ₨1.67 | + 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,892 (₨4,382) | ₨1,611 | + 172% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 (₨184) | ₨289 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,278 prices entered by 1,316 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 33% more expensive than in India
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