- 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 355 (€4.71) | €13 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 285 (€3.79) | €8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (€1.78) | €4.49 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (€0.84) | €1.29 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 82 (€1.09) | €3.88 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 148 (€1.96) | €2.18 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 310 (€4.11) | €6 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (€1.25) | €2.07 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (€0.47) | €1.33 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (€0.82) | €1.33 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 523 (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (€1.24) | €1.94 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (€0.42) | €1.24 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,289 (€999) | €1,301 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 40,722 (€540) | €881 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,208 (€82) | €132 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,306 (€508) | €762 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 25,041 (€332) | €525 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,902 (€52) | €124 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 482 (€6) | €23 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,711 (€354) | €392 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,841 (€78) | €113 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 395 (€5.24) | €4.48 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 534 (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 2% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,258 (€70) | €85 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,050 (€40) | €33 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,545 (€74) | €92 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,257 (€96) | €112 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,132,050 (€15,023) | €19,683 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (€0.56) | €1.52 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,702 (€23) | €36 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 59% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 318 (€4.22) | €10 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,317 (€17) | €86 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 (€3.05) | €5.09 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 159 (€2.12) | €3.59 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 207 (€2.75) | €2.95 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (€0.91) | €2.24 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (€1.33) | €2.00 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 524 (€7) | €18 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,596 (€21) | €33 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 668 (€9) | €17 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,573 (€74) | €64 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,405 (€45) | €64 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 373 (€4.95) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 178 (€2.36) | €1.58 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 228 (€3.03) | €4.97 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,480 (€418) | €458 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.91 (€0.07) | €0.24 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,050 (€40) | €57 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (€1.82) | €5.31 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 39% cheaper than in Italy
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