Cost of living in Russia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Russia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 478 (¥837) | ¥1,028 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 383 (¥670) | ¥723 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 201 (¥352) | ¥519 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (¥149) | ¥197 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 118 (¥206) | ¥316 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 190 (¥333) | ¥629 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 431 (¥754) | ¥962 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (¥200) | ¥902 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 51 (¥89) | ¥574 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 80 (¥141) | ¥285 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 726 (¥1,272) | ¥1,208 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 148 (¥260) | ¥184 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 44 (¥76) | ¥206 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Russia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 88,260 (¥154,518) | ¥326,267 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 53,559 (¥93,767) | ¥171,772 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,374 (¥16,411) | ¥28,488 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 45,680 (¥79,973) | ¥157,603 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,184 (¥49,341) | ¥82,713 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,168 (¥10,798) | ¥24,082 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 495 (¥867) | ¥4,699 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,427 (¥44,516) | ¥47,482 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,146 (¥17,763) | ¥32,093 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 626 (¥1,095) | ¥1,313 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,017 (¥1,781) | ¥1,878 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Russia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,476 (¥9,586) | ¥6,136 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,659 (¥6,406) | ¥5,199 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,865 (¥13,770) | ¥8,989 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,501 (¥14,884) | ¥13,588 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Russia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,157,330 (¥3,776,886) | ¥2,700,660 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (¥89) | ¥165 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,232 (¥3,908) | ¥10,143 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Russia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 511 (¥894) | ¥2,497 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 686 (¥1,201) | ¥1,967 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,858 (¥3,253) | ¥5,380 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 385 (¥673) | ¥650 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 259 (¥454) | ¥938 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 285 (¥498) | ¥702 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 111 (¥194) | ¥218 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 156 (¥274) | ¥216 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 823 (¥1,441) | ¥3,927 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Russia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,781 (¥3,119) | ¥4,141 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 700 (¥1,226) | ¥3,600 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,058 (¥12,356) | ¥4,000 | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,872 (¥6,780) | ¥5,993 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 469 (¥820) | ¥984 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 218 (¥381) | ¥472 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 272 (¥477) | ¥575 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 70,646 (¥123,681) | ¥101,122 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.99 (¥5) | ¥52 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,350 (¥7,616) | ¥9,280 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 206 (¥361) | ¥592 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,045 prices entered by 629 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 40% cheaper than in Japan
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