Cost of living in Russia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 456 (₨536) | ₨371 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 360 (₨423) | ₨339 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 192 (₨226) | ₨172 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 83 (₨98) | ₨55 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 119 (₨140) | ₨90 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 188 (₨221) | ₨45 | + 395% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 435 (₨511) | ₨236 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 108 (₨127) | ₨162 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (₨58) | ₨32 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 76 (₨90) | ₨158 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 681 (₨801) | ₨769 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 143 (₨169) | ₨88 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (₨47) | ₨39 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 71,455 (₨83,984) | ₨46,976 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 44,059 (₨51,785) | ₨26,959 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,599 (₨11,282) | ₨5,564 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 40,009 (₨47,025) | ₨24,930 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 24,931 (₨29,302) | ₨14,320 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,618 (₨6,603) | ₨5,294 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 536 (₨630) | ₨659 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,687 (₨30,191) | ₨29,641 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,938 (₨11,681) | ₨12,041 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 535 (₨628) | ₨548 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 999 (₨1,174) | ₨442 | + 165% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,693 (₨6,691) | ₨2,594 | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,564 (₨4,189) | ₨2,556 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,082 (₨8,324) | ₨4,248 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,726 (₨10,256) | ₨3,070 | + 234% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,513,520 (₨2,954,268) | ₨1,062,730 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (₨60) | ₨108 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,893 (₨2,225) | ₨1,165 | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 489 (₨574) | ₨126 | + 355% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 563 (₨662) | ₨247 | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,714 (₨2,014) | ₨1,330 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 331 (₨389) | ₨392 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 247 (₨290) | ₨206 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 285 (₨335) | ₨267 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 114 (₨135) | ₨177 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 140 (₨165) | ₨88 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 589 (₨692) | ₨306 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Russia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,674 (₨1,968) | ₨1,485 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 651 (₨765) | ₨647 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,692 (₨6,690) | ₨1,500 | + 346% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,075 (₨4,790) | ₨1,809 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 428 (₨503) | ₨641 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 193 (₨227) | ₨204 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 246 (₨289) | ₨179 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 66,912 (₨78,645) | ₨47,498 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (₨3.42) | ₨1.06 | + 222% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,190 (₨3,750) | ₨1,773 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 195 (₨229) | ₨236 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Russia is 64% more expensive than in India
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