Cost of living in Russia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 537 (Rp 107,780) | Rp 62,394 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 357 (Rp 71,687) | Rp 60,225 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 199 (Rp 39,993) | Rp 32,593 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 87 (Rp 17,362) | Rp 24,589 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 143 (Rp 28,775) | Rp 31,337 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 226 (Rp 45,406) | Rp 14,750 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 435 (Rp 87,356) | Rp 72,901 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 131 (Rp 26,317) | Rp 45,403 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 55 (Rp 11,132) | Rp 22,376 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 87 (Rp 17,480) | Rp 32,966 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 729 (Rp 146,373) | Rp 344,694 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 167 (Rp 33,487) | Rp 18,943 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (Rp 8,934) | Rp 15,178 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 108,612 (Rp 21,800,564) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 58,529 (Rp 11,747,921) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,064 (Rp 1,618,694) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,731 (Rp 10,985,528) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 33,269 (Rp 6,677,682) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,365 (Rp 1,076,929) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 955 (Rp 191,716) | Rp 378,883 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 21,598 (Rp 4,335,103) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,518 (Rp 1,508,972) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 548 (Rp 109,969) | Rp 91,402 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 763 (Rp 153,065) | Rp 83,441 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,829 (Rp 1,370,715) | Rp 651,126 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,368 (Rp 676,082) | Rp 458,661 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,728 (Rp 1,551,210) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,144 (Rp 1,835,455) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,729,180 (Rp 547,800,089) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 56 (Rp 11,151) | Rp 12,092 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,159 (Rp 433,316) | Rp 199,904 | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 251 (Rp 50,399) | Rp 22,456 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 549 (Rp 110,199) | Rp 96,147 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,878 (Rp 377,034) | Rp 264,826 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 347 (Rp 69,728) | Rp 66,604 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 222 (Rp 44,486) | Rp 26,592 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 181 (Rp 36,267) | Rp 33,023 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (Rp 24,758) | Rp 27,953 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 128 (Rp 25,789) | Rp 21,349 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 559 (Rp 112,175) | Rp 84,361 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,534 (Rp 307,974) | Rp 261,890 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 654 (Rp 131,327) | Rp 96,262 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,196 (Rp 1,042,996) | Rp 496,791 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,180 (Rp 638,276) | Rp 397,663 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 502 (Rp 100,740) | Rp 149,637 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 192 (Rp 38,621) | Rp 38,785 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 228 (Rp 45,848) | Rp 50,891 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 51,956 (Rp 10,428,551) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.26 (Rp 854) | Rp 2,388 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,278 (Rp 657,999) | Rp 433,566 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 202 (Rp 40,517) | Rp 43,715 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 01, 2025.
Exchange rate:
200.720
IDR
/
RUB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,248 prices entered by 235 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia
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