Cost of living in Russia compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 34% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 474 (€8) | €16 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 330 (€5.90) | €9 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 184 (€3.29) | €5.33 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 (€1.38) | €1.28 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 112 (€2.01) | €4.06 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 196 (€3.51) | €3.27 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 429 (€8) | €5.65 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (€2.03) | €2.35 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 63 (€1.13) | €1.39 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 72 (€1.30) | €2.93 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 660 (€12) | €12 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 139 (€2.48) | €2.78 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (€0.66) | €1.44 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 56% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 62,128 (€1,111) | €2,467 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 42,348 (€757) | €1,987 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 10,287 (€184) | €208 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 37,269 (€667) | €1,850 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,272 (€470) | €1,412 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 7,273 (€130) | €166 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 475 (€9) | €44 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 29,991 (€536) | €444 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,687 (€173) | €92 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 512 (€9) | €11 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 893 (€16) | €17 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 47% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,242 (€94) | €73 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,497 (€63) | €37 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,556 (€117) | €82 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,795 (€122) | €98 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 50% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,009,730 (€35,945) | €30,391 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (€0.90) | €1.92 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,639 (€29) | €107 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 30% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 417 (€7) | €5.22 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 461 (€8) | €27 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,033 (€36) | €59 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 364 (€7) | €4.73 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 254 (€4.55) | €3.81 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 249 (€4.45) | €5.88 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 117 (€2.09) | €2.72 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 139 (€2.48) | €2.90 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 562 (€10) | €19 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 21% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Russia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,650 (€30) | €45 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 554 (€10) | €25 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,608 (€82) | €94 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,291 (€77) | €74 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 378 (€7) | €14 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 180 (€3.21) | €3.98 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 226 (€4.04) | €7 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,631 (€1,013) | €558 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.32 (€0.06) | €0.29 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,790 (€50) | €39 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 187 (€3.34) | €15 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 41% cheaper than in Ireland
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