Cost of living in Russia compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 65% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 400 (€4.40) | €15 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 282 (€3.11) | €9 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (€1.58) | €4.82 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (€0.72) | €1.07 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 89 (€0.98) | €3.21 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 131 (€1.44) | €2.46 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 341 (€3.75) | €4.71 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 108 (€1.19) | €2.26 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (€0.38) | €1.27 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (€0.73) | €2.45 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 591 (€7) | €13 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (€1.21) | €2.40 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (€0.32) | €1.65 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 69% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 67,844 (€746) | €2,199 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,593 (€425) | €1,757 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,392 (€70) | €137 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 31,717 (€349) | €1,566 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 22,820 (€251) | €1,311 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,110 (€45) | €87 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 459 (€5.05) | €33 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,983 (€275) | €362 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,651 (€73) | €114 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 420 (€4.62) | €6 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 855 (€9) | €13 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 9% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,599 (€51) | €66 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,595 (€29) | €27 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,599 (€62) | €78 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,947 (€76) | €88 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 76% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,259,290 (€13,856) | €27,683 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (€0.52) | €1.30 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,544 (€17) | €127 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 59% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 466 (€5.13) | €7 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 558 (€6) | €28 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,282 (€14) | €57 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 300 (€3.30) | €4.39 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (€2.02) | €3.13 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (€2.34) | €4.19 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 80 (€0.88) | €1.89 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (€1.10) | €2.20 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 568 (€6) | €19 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 59% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,476 (€16) | €42 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 570 (€6) | €22 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,818 (€64) | €99 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,412 (€38) | €61 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 386 (€4.24) | €11 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 162 (€1.78) | €3.58 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 224 (€2.47) | €6 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,677 (€415) | €519 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (€0.07) | €0.60 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,622 (€40) | €45 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (€1.76) | €14 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Russia is 67% cheaper than in Ireland
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