- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 57% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 355 (€4.71) | €13 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 285 (€3.78) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (€1.77) | €4.47 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (€0.85) | €1.24 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 82 (€1.08) | €3.91 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 147 (€1.95) | €2.54 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 309 (€4.11) | €5.18 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (€1.25) | €2.24 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (€0.47) | €1.13 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (€0.82) | €2.41 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 521 (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (€1.25) | €2.33 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (€0.42) | €1.51 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 61% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,451 (€1,002) | €2,134 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 40,756 (€541) | €1,692 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,212 (€83) | €153 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,740 (€501) | €1,496 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,941 (€331) | €1,090 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,886 (€52) | €112 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 481 (€6) | €42 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,710 (€355) | €398 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,864 (€78) | €103 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 395 (€5.24) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 537 (€7) | €13 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 2% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,258 (€70) | €82 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,050 (€41) | €35 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,486 (€73) | €89 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,257 (€96) | €98 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 68% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,138,220 (€15,116) | €24,134 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (€0.56) | €1.40 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,676 (€22) | €111 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 51% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 318 (€4.22) | €4.98 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 (€7) | €16 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,329 (€18) | €56 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 (€3.05) | €4.73 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 160 (€2.13) | €3.06 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 207 (€2.75) | €4.82 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (€0.92) | €1.88 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 101 (€1.34) | €2.40 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 528 (€7) | €15 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 51% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,596 (€21) | €39 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 670 (€9) | €21 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,573 (€74) | €85 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,373 (€45) | €67 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 371 (€4.93) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 178 (€2.37) | €3.24 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 226 (€3.00) | €5.91 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,480 (€418) | €517 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.91 (€0.07) | €0.48 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,130 (€42) | €46 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (€1.82) | €12 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,708 prices entered by 1,545 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 58% cheaper than in Ireland
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