Cost of living in Russia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 381 (Rp 81,915) | Rp 62,389 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 255 (Rp 54,904) | Rp 50,984 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 141 (Rp 30,284) | Rp 29,325 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 67 (Rp 14,325) | Rp 18,889 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (Rp 18,659) | Rp 26,350 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 150 (Rp 32,164) | Rp 15,739 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 320 (Rp 68,833) | Rp 69,458 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (Rp 20,373) | Rp 39,153 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (Rp 7,048) | Rp 19,538 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (Rp 13,154) | Rp 30,210 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 530 (Rp 113,884) | Rp 433,415 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 94 (Rp 20,177) | Rp 15,764 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (Rp 6,773) | Rp 14,528 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 75,229 (Rp 16,173,486) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 43,484 (Rp 9,348,495) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,636 (Rp 1,426,679) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 39,851 (Rp 8,567,567) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,004 (Rp 5,375,554) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,110 (Rp 883,688) | Rp 660,848 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 417 (Rp 89,630) | Rp 281,571 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,777 (Rp 5,326,773) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,517 (Rp 1,186,041) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (Rp 92,533) | Rp 52,955 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 724 (Rp 155,723) | Rp 55,185 | + 182% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,782 (Rp 1,243,043) | Rp 658,752 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,885 (Rp 620,346) | Rp 531,171 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,928 (Rp 1,274,404) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,846 (Rp 1,471,861) | Rp 911,737 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,412,860 (Rp 303,750,027) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (Rp 9,736) | Rp 9,131 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,906 (Rp 409,761) | Rp 360,956 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 502 (Rp 107,914) | Rp 32,065 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 585 (Rp 125,806) | Rp 138,988 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,351 (Rp 290,492) | Rp 257,547 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 238 (Rp 51,093) | Rp 41,237 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 155 (Rp 33,391) | Rp 24,297 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (Rp 42,488) | Rp 30,182 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (Rp 14,798) | Rp 19,131 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 (Rp 21,100) | Rp 14,080 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 603 (Rp 129,692) | Rp 66,998 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,770 (Rp 380,475) | Rp 184,609 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 610 (Rp 131,205) | Rp 105,675 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,547 (Rp 1,407,603) | Rp 359,301 | + 292% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,282 (Rp 705,636) | Rp 433,102 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 431 (Rp 92,651) | Rp 128,455 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 218 (Rp 46,910) | Rp 46,128 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 241 (Rp 51,796) | Rp 51,877 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 30,129 (Rp 6,477,482) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.68 (Rp 576) | Rp 1,406 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,340 (Rp 717,996) | Rp 588,150 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 150 (Rp 32,283) | Rp 22,910 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia
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