Cost of living in Russia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 406 (Rp 78,094) | Rp 48,924 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 283 (Rp 54,422) | Rp 55,115 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 144 (Rp 27,669) | Rp 32,165 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (Rp 12,558) | Rp 20,580 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (Rp 16,947) | Rp 25,337 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (Rp 25,069) | Rp 17,064 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 333 (Rp 63,930) | Rp 61,721 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (Rp 20,574) | Rp 37,576 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (Rp 6,492) | Rp 19,651 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (Rp 12,695) | Rp 33,333 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 593 (Rp 114,005) | Rp 374,037 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (Rp 21,073) | Rp 18,761 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (Rp 5,568) | Rp 18,326 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 68,217 (Rp 13,112,385) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,434 (Rp 7,387,619) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,700 (Rp 1,095,667) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,389 (Rp 6,225,678) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,273 (Rp 4,473,444) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,730 (Rp 716,871) | Rp 979,539 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 439 (Rp 84,370) | Rp 329,516 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,196 (Rp 4,650,820) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,604 (Rp 1,269,474) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (Rp 79,379) | Rp 66,640 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 811 (Rp 155,887) | Rp 68,439 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,784 (Rp 919,544) | Rp 680,041 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,535 (Rp 487,337) | Rp 424,371 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,645 (Rp 1,085,034) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,989 (Rp 1,343,302) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,246,400 (Rp 239,577,060) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (Rp 9,014) | Rp 8,926 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,609 (Rp 309,361) | Rp 228,023 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 451 (Rp 86,740) | Rp 23,270 | + 273% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 549 (Rp 105,461) | Rp 59,151 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,290 (Rp 248,015) | Rp 256,292 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 307 (Rp 58,943) | Rp 80,956 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (Rp 35,094) | Rp 22,650 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (Rp 40,870) | Rp 44,295 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 81 (Rp 15,496) | Rp 22,030 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (Rp 19,204) | Rp 12,336 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 559 (Rp 107,539) | Rp 89,053 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,443 (Rp 277,392) | Rp 176,169 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 580 (Rp 111,435) | Rp 105,763 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,605 (Rp 1,077,378) | Rp 650,328 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,345 (Rp 642,987) | Rp 361,319 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 (Rp 74,038) | Rp 133,391 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 166 (Rp 31,953) | Rp 36,857 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 220 (Rp 42,378) | Rp 48,318 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,616 (Rp 6,845,899) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (Rp 1,269) | Rp 1,787 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,599 (Rp 691,792) | Rp 604,695 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (Rp 30,685) | Rp 28,321 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,290 prices entered by 849 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia
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