Cost of living in Russia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 54% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 494 (€5.47) | €17 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 361 (€4.00) | €11 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 213 (€2.36) | €5.49 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 86 (€0.95) | €1.57 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 137 (€1.51) | €4.29 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 208 (€2.30) | €3.68 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 441 (€4.88) | €7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 128 (€1.41) | €2.36 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 58 (€0.65) | €1.70 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (€0.93) | €1.67 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 692 (€8) | €8 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 181 (€2.00) | €2.55 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 43 (€0.48) | €1.44 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 102,249 (€1,131) | €1,464 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 56,047 (€620) | €953 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,760 (€86) | €142 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 52,573 (€582) | €1,008 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 33,044 (€366) | €730 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,587 (€62) | €130 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 958 (€11) | €26 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 20,885 (€231) | €295 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,221 (€80) | €140 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 548 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 618 (€7) | €11 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,816 (€75) | €84 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,176 (€35) | €45 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,907 (€87) | €102 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,921 (€77) | €123 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 32% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,485,230 (€27,501) | €28,913 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 56 (€0.62) | €1.77 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,313 (€26) | €39 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 62% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 270 (€2.99) | €9 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 515 (€5.70) | €15 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,977 (€22) | €106 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 320 (€3.54) | €5.64 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 187 (€2.07) | €3.89 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 172 (€1.91) | €3.54 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (€1.36) | €1.97 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 132 (€1.47) | €1.80 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 589 (€7) | €20 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,593 (€18) | €41 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 680 (€8) | €18 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,005 (€66) | €91 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,237 (€36) | €64 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 473 (€5.23) | €9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 177 (€1.96) | €2.56 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 236 (€2.61) | €5.37 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 50,539 (€559) | €677 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 23 (€0.26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,349 (€37) | €51 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 197 (€2.17) | €5.83 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 41% cheaper than in Italy
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