- Cost of Living
- Russia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 359 (₨387) | ₨393 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 278 (₨299) | ₨261 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (₨144) | ₨143 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (₨70) | ₨51 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 81 (₨87) | ₨71 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 138 (₨149) | ₨38 | + 293% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 310 (₨334) | ₨200 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 93 (₨100) | ₨139 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (₨38) | ₨25 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (₨65) | ₨122 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 532 (₨573) | ₨832 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 96 (₨103) | ₨82 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (₨34) | ₨33 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,340 (₨81,126) | ₨30,551 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,678 (₨42,725) | ₨20,550 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,137 (₨6,609) | ₨4,569 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,444 (₨41,396) | ₨24,265 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,360 (₨26,231) | ₨14,735 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,704 (₨3,988) | ₨3,625 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 478 (₨515) | ₨803 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,419 (₨28,448) | ₨33,889 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,120 (₨6,590) | ₨10,502 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 403 (₨434) | ₨395 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 509 (₨548) | ₨582 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,511 (₨5,935) | ₨2,439 | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,037 (₨3,270) | ₨2,720 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 (₨6,070) | ₨3,791 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,478 (₨8,052) | ₨2,948 | + 173% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,208,140 (₨1,300,922) | ₨880,663 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (₨46) | ₨78 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,702 (₨1,833) | ₨1,366 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 324 (₨349) | ₨128 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 508 (₨547) | ₨275 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,237 (₨1,332) | ₨1,366 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 (₨247) | ₨252 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 166 (₨179) | ₨177 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 211 (₨228) | ₨227 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 71 (₨76) | ₨131 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 104 (₨112) | ₨71 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 515 (₨555) | ₨275 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 35% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,688 (₨1,817) | ₨1,200 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (₨734) | ₨475 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,430 (₨5,847) | ₨1,906 | + 207% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,292 (₨3,545) | ₨1,982 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 379 (₨408) | ₨593 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 177 (₨191) | ₨227 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 234 (₨252) | ₨206 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,513 (₨33,933) | ₨38,184 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.86 (₨5.24) | ₨64 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,232 (₨3,480) | ₨1,874 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 140 (₨151) | ₨257 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 38,275 prices entered by 5,223 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 10% more expensive than in India
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