- Cost of Living
- Russia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 354 (₨378) | ₨417 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 284 (₨303) | ₨267 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (₨143) | ₨142 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (₨68) | ₨52 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 82 (₨88) | ₨72 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 148 (₨158) | ₨40 | + 294% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 310 (₨331) | ₨201 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (₨101) | ₨139 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (₨38) | ₨25 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (₨66) | ₨121 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 524 (₨560) | ₨831 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (₨100) | ₨82 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (₨33) | ₨33 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,812 (₨81,005) | ₨31,043 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 40,521 (₨43,297) | ₨21,326 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,224 (₨6,651) | ₨4,411 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,854 (₨40,447) | ₨25,463 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 25,057 (₨26,773) | ₨15,734 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,914 (₨4,183) | ₨3,891 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 482 (₨515) | ₨842 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,516 (₨28,332) | ₨33,524 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,833 (₨6,233) | ₨10,591 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 399 (₨426) | ₨382 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 534 (₨570) | ₨545 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,287 (₨5,649) | ₨2,401 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,076 (₨3,287) | ₨2,707 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,565 (₨5,946) | ₨3,722 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,189 (₨7,681) | ₨2,923 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,126,760 (₨1,203,947) | ₨876,281 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (₨45) | ₨78 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,710 (₨1,827) | ₨1,320 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 315 (₨337) | ₨136 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 (₨538) | ₨283 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,316 (₨1,407) | ₨1,544 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 227 (₨242) | ₨255 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 160 (₨171) | ₨177 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 207 (₨222) | ₨228 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (₨74) | ₨132 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (₨107) | ₨70 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 524 (₨559) | ₨278 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 31% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,596 (₨1,705) | ₨1,197 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 670 (₨716) | ₨471 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,496 (₨5,872) | ₨1,987 | + 195% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,405 (₨3,638) | ₨1,801 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 373 (₨398) | ₨643 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 178 (₨190) | ₨195 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 228 (₨244) | ₨206 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,480 (₨33,636) | ₨38,465 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.91 (₨5.25) | ₨58 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,050 (₨3,259) | ₨1,869 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (₨146) | ₨248 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 40,946 prices entered by 5,604 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 10% more expensive than in India
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