Cost of living in Russia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 52% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 478 (€5.48) | €18 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 383 (€4.39) | €10 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 201 (€2.31) | €5.31 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (€0.97) | €1.33 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 118 (€1.35) | €3.75 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 190 (€2.18) | €2.92 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 431 (€4.94) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (€1.31) | €2.22 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 51 (€0.58) | €1.60 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 80 (€0.92) | €1.34 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 726 (€8) | €9 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 148 (€1.70) | €1.94 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 44 (€0.50) | €1.35 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 88,260 (€1,012) | €1,241 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 53,559 (€614) | €919 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,374 (€107) | €167 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 45,680 (€524) | €849 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,184 (€323) | €709 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,168 (€71) | €99 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 495 (€5.68) | €23 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,427 (€292) | €275 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,146 (€116) | €117 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 626 (€7) | €6 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,061 (€12) | €11 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,476 (€63) | €79 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,659 (€42) | €37 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,865 (€90) | €96 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,501 (€97) | €98 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 30% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,157,330 (€24,735) | €25,654 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (€0.58) | €1.84 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,232 (€26) | €36 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 45% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 511 (€5.86) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 686 (€8) | €12 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,858 (€21) | €92 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 385 (€4.41) | €7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 259 (€2.97) | €4.14 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 285 (€3.26) | €3.18 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 111 (€1.27) | €2.03 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 156 (€1.79) | €2.38 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 823 (€9) | €20 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 41% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Russia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,781 (€20) | €40 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 700 (€8) | €17 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,058 (€81) | €74 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,872 (€44) | €82 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 469 (€5.37) | €9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 218 (€2.49) | €1.92 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 272 (€3.12) | €4.92 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 70,646 (€810) | €724 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.99 (€0.03) | €0.29 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,350 (€50) | €60 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 206 (€2.37) | €5.47 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Italy
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