- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 367 (€4.70) | €13 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 295 (€3.79) | €8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (€1.71) | €4.43 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (€0.82) | €1.28 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 84 (€1.08) | €3.91 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 158 (€2.03) | €2.21 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 331 (€4.24) | €6 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (€1.22) | €2.06 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (€0.46) | €1.37 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (€0.84) | €1.39 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 540 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 92 (€1.19) | €1.97 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (€0.41) | €1.25 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 78,392 (€1,005) | €1,279 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 41,948 (€538) | €873 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,206 (€80) | €129 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,431 (€493) | €788 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 26,101 (€335) | €544 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,240 (€54) | €124 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 477 (€6) | €23 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,460 (€339) | €388 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 (€72) | €109 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (€5.52) | €4.62 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 492 (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 7% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,009 (€64) | €87 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,969 (€38) | €34 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,659 (€73) | €91 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,515 (€96) | €118 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,070,660 (€13,731) | €20,246 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (€0.53) | €1.51 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,759 (€23) | €36 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 58% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 312 (€4.00) | €9 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 523 (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,497 (€19) | €81 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 232 (€2.98) | €5.19 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 161 (€2.06) | €3.60 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 221 (€2.84) | €3.06 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (€0.88) | €2.30 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (€1.29) | €1.96 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 600 (€8) | €18 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,572 (€20) | €33 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 669 (€9) | €17 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,377 (€69) | €67 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,447 (€44) | €63 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 (€4.94) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 181 (€2.33) | €1.58 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 231 (€2.97) | €4.89 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,989 (€410) | €462 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.76 (€0.05) | €0.24 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,101 (€40) | €59 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 134 (€1.72) | €5.30 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 41% cheaper than in Italy
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