- 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 371 (€4.73) | €13 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 293 (€3.72) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (€1.70) | €4.49 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (€0.82) | €1.26 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 84 (€1.07) | €3.90 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 158 (€2.01) | €2.44 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 331 (€4.21) | €5.15 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 96 (€1.22) | €2.20 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (€0.45) | €1.11 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (€0.83) | €2.43 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 536 (€7) | €13 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 92 (€1.17) | €2.35 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (€0.41) | €1.49 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 62% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 78,392 (€998) | €2,152 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 41,948 (€534) | €1,692 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,252 (€80) | €155 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,431 (€489) | €1,459 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 26,101 (€332) | €1,089 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,240 (€54) | €114 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 476 (€6) | €42 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,460 (€337) | €417 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 (€72) | €104 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (€5.48) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 492 (€6) | €13 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 3% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,009 (€64) | €80 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,969 (€38) | €35 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,659 (€72) | €89 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,515 (€96) | €97 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 70% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,070,660 (€13,630) | €24,766 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (€0.53) | €1.39 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,759 (€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 312 (€3.97) | €5.03 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 523 (€7) | €16 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,497 (€19) | €55 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 232 (€2.95) | €4.73 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 161 (€2.05) | €3.16 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 221 (€2.82) | €4.88 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (€0.89) | €1.90 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (€1.28) | €2.52 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 600 (€8) | €15 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 52% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,572 (€20) | €39 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 667 (€8) | €22 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,377 (€68) | €84 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,447 (€44) | €65 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 (€4.91) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 181 (€2.31) | €3.20 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 231 (€2.95) | €5.89 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,989 (€407) | €517 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.76 (€0.05) | €0.48 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,101 (€39) | €45 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 134 (€1.71) | €12 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 60% cheaper than in Ireland
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