Cost of living in Russia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 587 (₨531) | ₨381 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 407 (₨368) | ₨352 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 185 (₨168) | ₨176 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (₨76) | ₨58 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 115 (₨104) | ₨83 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 185 (₨167) | ₨44 | + 282% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 431 (₨390) | ₨250 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (₨97) | ₨176 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 42 (₨38) | ₨30 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (₨74) | ₨166 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 677 (₨612) | ₨847 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 152 (₨138) | ₨97 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (₨36) | ₨39 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 90,571 (₨81,937) | ₨51,905 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 50,109 (₨45,332) | ₨31,057 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,595 (₨7,775) | ₨4,697 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 47,830 (₨43,270) | ₨29,419 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,804 (₨24,249) | ₨16,884 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,683 (₨4,237) | ₨4,708 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 521 (₨471) | ₨697 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,076 (₨21,781) | ₨29,904 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,846 (₨8,003) | ₨11,266 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 633 (₨572) | ₨478 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 961 (₨869) | ₨497 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,513 (₨4,987) | ₨2,508 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,265 (₨2,953) | ₨2,934 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,578 (₨6,855) | ₨4,352 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,236 (₨8,356) | ₨3,338 | + 150% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,486,570 (₨2,249,542) | ₨2,030,960 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 (₨48) | ₨104 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,153 (₨1,948) | ₨1,127 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 596 (₨539) | ₨143 | + 276% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 707 (₨639) | ₨323 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,173 (₨1,966) | ₨868 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 441 (₨399) | ₨372 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 268 (₨242) | ₨192 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 311 (₨281) | ₨294 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 119 (₨107) | ₨169 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 153 (₨139) | ₨87 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 599 (₨542) | ₨316 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,730 (₨1,565) | ₨1,502 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 678 (₨613) | ₨684 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,518 (₨5,897) | ₨1,386 | + 326% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,033 (₨3,649) | ₨1,961 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 497 (₨449) | ₨882 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 216 (₨195) | ₨211 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 235 (₨212) | ₨187 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 68,859 (₨62,295) | ₨53,078 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.53 (₨2.29) | ₨1.28 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,345 (₨3,931) | ₨1,639 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 276 (₨250) | ₨303 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
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Cost of living in Russia is 23% more expensive than in India
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