Cost of living in Russia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Russia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 470 (¥1,037) | ¥1,145 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 308 (¥679) | ¥719 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 174 (¥384) | ¥437 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 78 (¥171) | ¥211 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (¥256) | ¥282 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 206 (¥454) | ¥815 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 418 (¥922) | ¥951 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (¥251) | ¥984 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 59 (¥130) | ¥421 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 68 (¥151) | ¥268 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 625 (¥1,378) | ¥1,770 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 132 (¥291) | ¥217 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 36 (¥80) | ¥225 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Russia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 57,360 (¥126,436) | ¥194,768 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 40,996 (¥90,365) | ¥126,641 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,619 (¥18,999) | ¥21,178 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 36,604 (¥80,685) | ¥142,258 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,412 (¥56,015) | ¥80,836 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,196 (¥11,454) | ¥13,643 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 516 (¥1,138) | ¥3,988 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 28,904 (¥63,711) | ¥59,521 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,779 (¥19,352) | ¥17,809 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 496 (¥1,092) | ¥665 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 776 (¥1,711) | ¥2,700 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 57% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Russia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,100 (¥11,242) | ¥7,941 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,365 (¥7,418) | ¥4,162 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,660 (¥14,680) | ¥7,471 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,021 (¥15,476) | ¥15,388 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Russia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,941,100 (¥4,278,691) | ¥2,576,380 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (¥111) | ¥161 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,727 (¥3,807) | ¥16,725 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Russia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 466 (¥1,027) | ¥1,370 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 471 (¥1,038) | ¥1,955 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,425 (¥3,140) | ¥3,523 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 294 (¥648) | ¥2,205 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 218 (¥481) | ¥648 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 253 (¥557) | ¥409 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 101 (¥223) | ¥143 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 126 (¥279) | ¥184 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 657 (¥1,449) | ¥3,583 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Russia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,572 (¥3,465) | ¥4,280 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 572 (¥1,260) | ¥3,593 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,998 (¥8,814) | ¥20,657 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,373 (¥9,640) | ¥6,242 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 397 (¥874) | ¥1,034 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 191 (¥421) | ¥533 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 252 (¥556) | ¥526 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 49,633 (¥109,404) | ¥58,872 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.50 (¥6) | ¥41 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,595 (¥5,719) | ¥11,178 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 172 (¥379) | ¥554 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Japan
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