- Cost of Living
- Russia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 367 (₨398) | ₨418 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 295 (₨321) | ₨265 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (₨144) | ₨142 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (₨70) | ₨51 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 84 (₨91) | ₨72 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 158 (₨172) | ₨41 | + 317% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 331 (₨359) | ₨199 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (₨104) | ₨137 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (₨39) | ₨24 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (₨71) | ₨119 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 540 (₨586) | ₨819 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 92 (₨100) | ₨81 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (₨35) | ₨32 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 78,392 (₨85,155) | ₨31,431 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 41,948 (₨45,567) | ₨21,497 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,206 (₨6,741) | ₨4,243 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,431 (₨41,746) | ₨25,452 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 26,101 (₨28,353) | ₨15,583 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,240 (₨4,606) | ₨3,616 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 477 (₨519) | ₨851 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,460 (₨28,743) | ₨33,661 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 (₨6,124) | ₨10,307 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (₨468) | ₨374 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 492 (₨534) | ₨523 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,009 (₨5,442) | ₨2,399 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,969 (₨3,225) | ₨2,719 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,659 (₨6,148) | ₨3,707 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,515 (₨8,163) | ₨2,916 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,070,660 (₨1,163,033) | ₨871,156 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (₨45) | ₨77 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,759 (₨1,911) | ₨1,309 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 312 (₨339) | ₨131 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 523 (₨569) | ₨284 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,497 (₨1,627) | ₨1,278 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 232 (₨252) | ₨244 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 161 (₨175) | ₨179 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 221 (₨241) | ₨223 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (₨75) | ₨135 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (₨109) | ₨69 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 600 (₨652) | ₨283 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 25% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,572 (₨1,708) | ₨1,223 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 669 (₨726) | ₨473 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,377 (₨5,841) | ₨1,803 | + 224% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,447 (₨3,745) | ₨1,830 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 (₨419) | ₨627 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 181 (₨197) | ₨190 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 231 (₨251) | ₨204 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,989 (₨34,749) | ₨38,971 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.76 (₨4.08) | ₨53 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,101 (₨3,368) | ₨1,893 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 134 (₨146) | ₨249 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 39,568 prices entered by 5,526 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 16% more expensive than in India
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