Cost of living in Russia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 58% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 397 (€4.39) | €13 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 285 (€3.14) | €8 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (€1.58) | €4.43 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 66 (€0.73) | €1.24 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 89 (€0.98) | €3.56 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 129 (€1.42) | €2.17 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 344 (€3.80) | €6 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 109 (€1.20) | €2.05 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (€0.39) | €1.27 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (€0.73) | €1.28 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 592 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (€1.22) | €1.89 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (€0.32) | €1.09 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 67,095 (€741) | €1,117 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,456 (€424) | €823 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,392 (€71) | €124 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 31,988 (€353) | €830 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 22,108 (€244) | €551 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,038 (€45) | €88 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 468 (€5.16) | €26 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,223 (€278) | €362 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,505 (€72) | €111 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 416 (€4.59) | €5.63 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 926 (€10) | €10 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,620 (€51) | €80 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,592 (€29) | €33 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,570 (€61) | €78 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,801 (€75) | €109 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 48% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,259,290 (€13,900) | €23,536 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (€0.52) | €1.43 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,553 (€17) | €36 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 476 (€5.25) | €4.85 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 514 (€5.67) | €8 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,282 (€14) | €72 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 311 (€3.43) | €5.15 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (€2.02) | €3.09 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (€2.35) | €2.56 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 80 (€0.89) | €2.03 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 99 (€1.09) | €1.84 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 570 (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,449 (€16) | €32 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 575 (€6) | €18 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,967 (€66) | €102 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,419 (€38) | €64 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 387 (€4.28) | €9 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 168 (€1.85) | €1.62 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 223 (€2.46) | €4.83 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,677 (€416) | €460 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (€0.07) | €0.16 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,491 (€39) | €49 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (€1.77) | €5.62 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Russia is 48% cheaper than in Italy
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