Cost of living in Russia compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 59% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 519 (€5.69) | €18 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 366 (€4.01) | €10 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 201 (€2.20) | €5.16 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 88 (€0.96) | €1.30 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 139 (€1.52) | €4.39 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 216 (€2.37) | €3.18 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 441 (€4.85) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 129 (€1.41) | €2.85 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 57 (€0.62) | €1.61 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 85 (€0.94) | €2.88 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 689 (€8) | €15 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 181 (€1.98) | €3.59 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 42 (€0.46) | €1.79 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 62% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 103,905 (€1,141) | €2,438 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 56,099 (€616) | €1,981 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,776 (€85) | €199 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,787 (€590) | €1,685 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 32,944 (€362) | €1,436 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,450 (€60) | €134 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 971 (€11) | €38 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 20,501 (€225) | €349 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,224 (€79) | €113 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 548 (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 618 (€7) | €17 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 19% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,816 (€75) | €105 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,176 (€35) | €35 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,907 (€87) | €104 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,921 (€76) | €106 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 53% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,485,230 (€27,281) | €33,990 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 56 (€0.62) | €1.73 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,313 (€25) | €73 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 61% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 270 (€2.97) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 515 (€5.66) | €17 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,977 (€22) | €63 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 320 (€3.51) | €6 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 187 (€2.05) | €4.87 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 172 (€1.89) | €6 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (€1.35) | €2.44 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 132 (€1.45) | €2.70 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 589 (€6) | €22 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 57% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,593 (€17) | €56 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 680 (€7) | €22 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,005 (€66) | €121 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,237 (€36) | €82 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 473 (€5.19) | €14 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 177 (€1.94) | €4.18 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 236 (€2.59) | €7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 50,539 (€555) | €607 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 23 (€0.25) | €0.64 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,349 (€37) | €47 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 197 (€2.16) | €18 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 57% cheaper than in Ireland
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