Cost of living in Russia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 27% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 573 (€10) | €18 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 351 (€5.91) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 182 (€3.07) | €4.67 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 81 (€1.36) | €1.29 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 120 (€2.02) | €3.50 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 226 (€3.80) | €2.44 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 422 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 116 (€1.95) | €2.20 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 66 (€1.11) | €1.59 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 70 (€1.17) | €1.30 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 665 (€11) | €7 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 134 (€2.25) | €1.85 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (€0.69) | €1.41 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 13% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 89,557 (€1,507) | €1,439 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 51,498 (€866) | €947 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,435 (€142) | €200 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 47,110 (€793) | €863 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 30,796 (€518) | €615 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,797 (€81) | €147 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 562 (€9) | €26 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 28,680 (€482) | €359 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,430 (€142) | €144 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 559 (€9) | €4.73 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 821 (€14) | €10 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 48% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,096 (€103) | €75 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,534 (€59) | €34 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,752 (€114) | €87 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,111 (€136) | €117 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,178,290 (€36,645) | €25,487 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (€0.87) | €1.83 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,915 (€32) | €36 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 443 (€7) | €10 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 420 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,384 (€23) | €66 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 303 (€5.10) | €5.37 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 200 (€3.36) | €3.12 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 240 (€4.04) | €2.73 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 104 (€1.74) | €1.99 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 129 (€2.17) | €1.63 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 654 (€11) | €18 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 11% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,544 (€26) | €38 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (€11) | €17 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,133 (€70) | €56 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (€70) | €66 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 393 (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 203 (€3.42) | €1.66 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 204 (€3.42) | €5.22 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 49,805 (€838) | €581 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.29 (€0.04) | €0.19 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,354 (€56) | €49 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 179 (€3.01) | €5.83 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2022.
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Cost of living in Russia is 11% cheaper than in Italy
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