- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 355 (¥604) | ¥1,038 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 285 (¥486) | ¥691 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (¥228) | ¥436 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (¥108) | ¥203 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 82 (¥140) | ¥288 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 148 (¥251) | ¥777 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 310 (¥527) | ¥927 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (¥160) | ¥697 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (¥60) | ¥416 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (¥105) | ¥277 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 523 (¥890) | ¥1,538 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (¥160) | ¥199 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (¥53) | ¥198 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,289 (¥128,087) | ¥218,000 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 40,722 (¥69,280) | ¥123,235 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,208 (¥10,561) | ¥21,518 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,306 (¥65,169) | ¥110,576 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 25,041 (¥42,602) | ¥71,567 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,902 (¥6,639) | ¥12,926 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 482 (¥821) | ¥4,101 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,711 (¥45,442) | ¥55,558 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,841 (¥9,938) | ¥16,537 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 395 (¥672) | ¥711 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 534 (¥908) | ¥1,838 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,258 (¥8,946) | ¥7,197 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,050 (¥5,189) | ¥4,336 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,545 (¥9,433) | ¥8,421 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,257 (¥12,347) | ¥13,972 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,132,050 (¥1,925,943) | ¥2,510,720 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (¥72) | ¥145 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,702 (¥2,895) | ¥11,257 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 318 (¥541) | ¥1,278 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 (¥857) | ¥1,019 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,317 (¥2,240) | ¥3,622 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 (¥391) | ¥612 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 159 (¥271) | ¥707 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 207 (¥352) | ¥455 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (¥117) | ¥137 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (¥171) | ¥229 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 524 (¥891) | ¥2,862 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,596 (¥2,715) | ¥3,989 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 668 (¥1,137) | ¥3,357 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,573 (¥9,482) | ¥14,181 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,405 (¥5,792) | ¥7,538 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 373 (¥634) | ¥964 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 178 (¥303) | ¥487 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 228 (¥388) | ¥586 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,480 (¥53,556) | ¥49,094 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.91 (¥8) | ¥56 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,050 (¥5,190) | ¥10,897 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (¥233) | ¥468 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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