Cost of living in Russia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 364 (€5.30) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 252 (€3.68) | €8 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 141 (€2.06) | €4.40 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (€0.95) | €1.24 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 85 (€1.24) | €3.40 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 148 (€2.16) | €2.03 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 308 (€4.49) | €6 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 93 (€1.36) | €1.79 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (€0.47) | €1.31 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (€0.89) | €1.31 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 531 (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 94 (€1.37) | €1.90 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (€0.44) | €1.30 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 30% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 71,929 (€1,048) | €1,322 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 41,144 (€599) | €940 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,277 (€91) | €124 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 37,434 (€545) | €807 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,935 (€349) | €623 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,925 (€57) | €91 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 426 (€6) | €23 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,889 (€377) | €342 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,525 (€80) | €107 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 421 (€6) | €4.80 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 713 (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 17% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,635 (€82) | €83 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,885 (€42) | €30 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,988 (€87) | €87 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,277 (€106) | €115 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 26% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,411,930 (€20,572) | €22,930 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (€0.65) | €1.56 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,876 (€27) | €36 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 502 (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 585 (€9) | €9 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,282 (€19) | €79 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 238 (€3.46) | €4.39 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 155 (€2.26) | €3.10 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (€2.88) | €2.71 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (€1.00) | €2.05 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 95 (€1.39) | €1.70 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 617 (€9) | €16 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 27% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,692 (€25) | €35 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 633 (€9) | €17 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,976 (€102) | €103 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,282 (€48) | €64 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 410 (€5.97) | €9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 198 (€2.89) | €1.46 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 234 (€3.42) | €5.01 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 30,673 (€447) | €433 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.85 (€0.04) | €0.14 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,228 (€47) | €59 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 150 (€2.18) | €5.38 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,721 prices entered by 1,040 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 31% cheaper than in Italy
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