Cost of living in Russia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 406 (¥590) | ¥947 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 283 (¥411) | ¥693 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (¥208) | ¥417 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (¥95) | ¥204 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (¥128) | ¥238 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 130 (¥189) | ¥653 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 333 (¥483) | ¥888 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (¥155) | ¥786 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (¥49) | ¥389 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (¥96) | ¥306 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 593 (¥861) | ¥1,339 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (¥159) | ¥183 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (¥42) | ¥246 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 67,687 (¥98,247) | ¥292,182 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,434 (¥55,787) | ¥166,938 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,700 (¥8,274) | ¥25,258 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,389 (¥47,012) | ¥145,026 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,273 (¥33,781) | ¥81,047 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,730 (¥5,413) | ¥13,235 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 439 (¥637) | ¥3,869 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,196 (¥35,120) | ¥55,604 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,604 (¥9,586) | ¥12,951 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (¥599) | ¥778 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 811 (¥1,177) | ¥2,599 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,784 (¥6,944) | ¥6,849 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,535 (¥3,680) | ¥4,780 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,645 (¥8,193) | ¥8,249 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,989 (¥10,144) | ¥12,511 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,246,400 (¥1,809,134) | ¥2,585,890 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (¥68) | ¥135 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,588 (¥2,304) | ¥10,445 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 451 (¥655) | ¥1,225 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 549 (¥796) | ¥1,626 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,290 (¥1,873) | ¥6,148 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 307 (¥445) | ¥812 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (¥265) | ¥655 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (¥309) | ¥501 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 81 (¥117) | ¥170 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (¥145) | ¥229 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 559 (¥812) | ¥2,983 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,443 (¥2,095) | ¥3,633 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 574 (¥833) | ¥3,632 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,605 (¥8,136) | ¥12,969 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,345 (¥4,855) | ¥6,378 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 (¥559) | ¥1,122 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 166 (¥241) | ¥432 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 220 (¥320) | ¥556 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,616 (¥51,696) | ¥51,985 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (¥10) | ¥40 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,599 (¥5,224) | ¥9,497 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 161 (¥233) | ¥525 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 59% cheaper than in Japan
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