Cost of living in Russia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 496 (Rp 89,931) | Rp 45,378 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 371 (Rp 67,358) | Rp 54,330 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 197 (Rp 35,667) | Rp 27,591 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (Rp 15,258) | Rp 19,722 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 117 (Rp 21,285) | Rp 26,707 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 196 (Rp 35,623) | Rp 18,501 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 424 (Rp 76,915) | Rp 56,542 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 113 (Rp 20,519) | Rp 42,973 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (Rp 9,107) | Rp 22,558 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 78 (Rp 14,169) | Rp 34,959 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 721 (Rp 130,735) | Rp 337,317 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 147 (Rp 26,686) | Rp 20,426 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (Rp 8,131) | Rp 17,971 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Russia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 85,386 (Rp 15,484,571) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 56,051 (Rp 10,164,790) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,152 (Rp 1,659,733) | Rp 496,641 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 48,742 (Rp 8,839,383) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 29,136 (Rp 5,283,837) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,327 (Rp 966,039) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 495 (Rp 89,829) | Rp 400,530 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,888 (Rp 4,332,136) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,506 (Rp 1,905,270) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 606 (Rp 109,879) | Rp 43,866 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,151 (Rp 208,796) | Rp 71,573 | + 192% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,595 (Rp 1,014,705) | Rp 624,572 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,450 (Rp 625,690) | Rp 439,901 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,670 (Rp 1,391,017) | Rp 1,223,050 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,727 (Rp 1,763,891) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,390,320 (Rp 433,482,024) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (Rp 9,197) | Rp 11,904 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,294 (Rp 415,996) | Rp 150,291 | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 511 (Rp 92,644) | Rp 36,367 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 686 (Rp 124,378) | Rp 60,467 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,874 (Rp 339,899) | Rp 313,421 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 411 (Rp 74,575) | Rp 130,123 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 259 (Rp 46,993) | Rp 19,595 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 285 (Rp 51,619) | Rp 34,558 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 116 (Rp 21,001) | Rp 30,035 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 153 (Rp 27,671) | Rp 15,580 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 827 (Rp 150,046) | Rp 88,350 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Russia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,772 (Rp 321,385) | Rp 216,012 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 728 (Rp 131,948) | Rp 104,481 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,974 (Rp 1,445,997) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,857 (Rp 699,494) | Rp 383,761 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 461 (Rp 83,530) | Rp 162,937 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 220 (Rp 39,942) | Rp 36,298 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 261 (Rp 47,300) | Rp 40,791 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 71,350 (Rp 12,939,248) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.73 (Rp 496) | Rp 2,029 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,225 (Rp 766,221) | Rp 496,553 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 204 (Rp 37,072) | Rp 35,528 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia
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