- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 53% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 402 (€5.33) | €12 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (€3.88) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 130 (€1.73) | €4.76 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 63 (€0.84) | €1.23 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 90 (€1.19) | €3.78 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 169 (€2.25) | €2.42 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 316 (€4.20) | €5.21 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (€1.25) | €2.11 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (€0.50) | €1.16 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (€0.86) | €2.34 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 547 (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (€1.25) | €2.25 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 36 (€0.48) | €1.42 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 57% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,669 (€1,031) | €2,087 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 45,795 (€608) | €1,628 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,702 (€89) | €155 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 40,749 (€541) | €1,456 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 28,304 (€376) | €1,046 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,959 (€66) | €111 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 468 (€6) | €40 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,789 (€395) | €455 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,514 (€73) | €112 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 416 (€5.52) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 625 (€8) | €13 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 0% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,024 (€67) | €82 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,827 (€38) | €34 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,620 (€75) | €91 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,881 (€105) | €90 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 66% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,155,070 (€15,330) | €25,368 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (€0.53) | €1.36 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,944 (€26) | €114 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 50% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 341 (€4.53) | €5.63 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 551 (€7) | €13 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,428 (€19) | €54 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 262 (€3.47) | €5.04 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 166 (€2.21) | €3.44 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 192 (€2.55) | €5.42 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 74 (€0.98) | €2.13 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 106 (€1.41) | €2.67 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 647 (€9) | €15 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 79% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,636 (€22) | €39 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 680 (€9) | €21 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,307 (€70) | €90 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,558 (€47) | €67 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 408 (€5.42) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 185 (€2.46) | €3.17 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 202 (€2.68) | €5.80 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 33,221 (€441) | €543 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 229 (€3.04) | €0.39 | + 684% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,195 (€42) | €43 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 125 (€1.66) | €12 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,013 prices entered by 1,503 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 36% cheaper than in Ireland
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