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 367 (€5.37) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 253 (€3.70) | €8 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 141 (€2.07) | €4.71 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (€0.96) | €1.16 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 86 (€1.25) | €3.30 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 148 (€2.17) | €2.46 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 313 (€4.58) | €5.27 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 93 (€1.36) | €2.01 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (€0.48) | €1.10 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (€0.89) | €2.58 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 536 (€8) | €13 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 95 (€1.40) | €2.45 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (€0.45) | €1.42 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 57% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 74,174 (€1,086) | €2,265 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 41,926 (€614) | €1,692 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,262 (€92) | €145 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 39,244 (€574) | €1,565 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 24,456 (€358) | €1,115 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,920 (€57) | €105 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 427 (€6) | €42 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,434 (€387) | €383 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,580 (€82) | €121 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 483 (€7) | €9 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 713 (€10) | €14 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 9% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,635 (€82) | €87 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,885 (€42) | €35 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,988 (€88) | €89 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,277 (€107) | €106 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 62% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,411,930 (€20,668) | €25,934 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (€0.66) | €1.43 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,878 (€27) | €114 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 42% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 502 (€7) | €5.33 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 585 (€9) | €15 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,282 (€19) | €58 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 238 (€3.48) | €6 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 155 (€2.27) | €3.60 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (€2.89) | €4.48 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (€1.02) | €2.16 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 94 (€1.38) | €2.41 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 648 (€9) | €16 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 42% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,703 (€25) | €40 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 633 (€9) | €23 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,976 (€102) | €72 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,282 (€48) | €65 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 420 (€6) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 202 (€2.95) | €3.46 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 239 (€3.49) | €5.93 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 30,566 (€447) | €412 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.85 (€0.04) | €0.45 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,280 (€48) | €44 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 149 (€2.18) | €13 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 52% cheaper than in Ireland
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