Cost of living in Russia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 470 (Rp 112,894) | Rp 61,205 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 317 (Rp 76,049) | Rp 48,353 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 178 (Rp 42,866) | Rp 29,046 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 (Rp 18,565) | Rp 21,836 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 115 (Rp 27,723) | Rp 22,834 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 211 (Rp 50,723) | Rp 14,630 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 423 (Rp 101,710) | Rp 66,405 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (Rp 27,460) | Rp 43,134 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 59 (Rp 14,172) | Rp 18,263 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 70 (Rp 16,802) | Rp 34,771 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 624 (Rp 150,017) | Rp 406,659 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 135 (Rp 32,313) | Rp 17,291 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 36 (Rp 8,631) | Rp 16,247 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 61,493 (Rp 14,772,175) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 43,578 (Rp 10,468,631) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,605 (Rp 2,067,246) | Rp 801,210 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 37,505 (Rp 9,009,805) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,271 (Rp 6,310,952) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,113 (Rp 1,228,304) | Rp 505,106 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 508 (Rp 122,031) | Rp 237,062 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,239 (Rp 7,023,922) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,779 (Rp 2,109,007) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 496 (Rp 119,050) | Rp 57,323 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 765 (Rp 183,732) | Rp 95,242 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,251 (Rp 1,261,506) | Rp 648,513 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,441 (Rp 826,707) | Rp 480,172 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,229 (Rp 1,496,294) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,595 (Rp 1,584,207) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,941,100 (Rp 466,304,398) | Rp 417,700,000 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (Rp 12,018) | Rp 9,337 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,715 (Rp 412,104) | Rp 419,026 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 470 (Rp 112,940) | Rp 19,709 | + 473% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 451 (Rp 108,409) | Rp 89,583 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,498 (Rp 359,752) | Rp 204,790 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 296 (Rp 71,173) | Rp 108,192 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 216 (Rp 51,996) | Rp 22,334 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 253 (Rp 60,777) | Rp 30,094 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 101 (Rp 24,330) | Rp 22,886 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 131 (Rp 31,561) | Rp 11,284 | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 733 (Rp 176,139) | Rp 119,565 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,520 (Rp 365,042) | Rp 261,585 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 619 (Rp 148,759) | Rp 99,216 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,061 (Rp 1,215,685) | Rp 251,127 | + 384% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,273 (Rp 1,026,550) | Rp 573,242 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 495 (Rp 118,802) | Rp 159,890 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 200 (Rp 48,030) | Rp 39,869 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 241 (Rp 57,869) | Rp 65,361 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 49,633 (Rp 11,923,181) | Rp 10,724,300 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.50 (Rp 600) | Rp 2,093 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,463 (Rp 831,959) | Rp 509,555 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 173 (Rp 41,493) | Rp 32,683 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
240.227
IDR
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Cost of living in Russia is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia
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