Cost of living in Russia compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 62% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Russia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 595 (24 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 409 (16 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 187 (7 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (3.39 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 115 (4.56 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 189 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 440 (18 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (4.26 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 46 (1.82 ₪) | 5.17 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (3.25 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 663 (26 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 153 (6 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (1.62 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 61% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Russia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 91,171 (3,633 ₪) | 9,283 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 52,176 (2,079 ₪) | 6,873 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,925 (356 ₪) | 789 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 47,652 (1,899 ₪) | 5,068 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,997 (1,076 ₪) | 3,644 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,733 (189 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 512 (20 ₪) | 92 ₪ | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,636 (942 ₪) | 1,354 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,252 (329 ₪) | 538 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 606 (24 ₪) | 27 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 961 (38 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 32% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Russia | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,605 (223 ₪) | 334 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,324 (132 ₪) | 193 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,383 (294 ₪) | 471 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,515 (379 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Russia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,617,320 (104,302 ₪) | 143,030 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (2.09 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,178 (87 ₪) | 222 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 53% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Russia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 579 (23 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 627 (25 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,017 (80 ₪) | 569 ₪ | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 474 (19 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 270 (11 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 309 (12 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 118 (4.71 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 147 (5.87 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 666 (27 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 44% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Russia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,790 (71 ₪) | 149 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 688 (27 ₪) | 90 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,393 (255 ₪) | 234 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,245 (169 ₪) | 301 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 484 (19 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 213 (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 249 (10 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 68,859 (2,744 ₪) | 2,846 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.45 (0.10 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,843 (153 ₪) | 247 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 271 (11 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.03985
ILS
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RUB
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Cost of living in Russia is 55% cheaper than in Israel
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