Cost of living in Russia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 381 (¥643) | ¥1,041 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 255 (¥431) | ¥713 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 141 (¥238) | ¥467 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 67 (¥113) | ¥215 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (¥147) | ¥287 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 150 (¥253) | ¥484 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 320 (¥541) | ¥1,246 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (¥160) | ¥610 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (¥55) | ¥381 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (¥103) | ¥267 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 530 (¥895) | ¥1,801 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 94 (¥158) | ¥223 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (¥53) | ¥242 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 75,673 (¥127,796) | ¥197,391 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 43,484 (¥73,435) | ¥112,128 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,636 (¥11,207) | ¥15,296 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 39,851 (¥67,301) | ¥119,023 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,004 (¥42,226) | ¥92,673 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,110 (¥6,942) | ¥11,742 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 417 (¥704) | ¥3,714 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,777 (¥41,843) | ¥37,069 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,517 (¥9,317) | ¥10,892 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (¥727) | ¥749 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 724 (¥1,223) | ¥1,906 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,782 (¥9,764) | ¥6,528 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,885 (¥4,873) | ¥4,644 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,928 (¥10,011) | ¥7,956 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,846 (¥11,562) | ¥13,013 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,412,860 (¥2,386,038) | ¥2,936,380 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (¥76) | ¥143 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,906 (¥3,219) | ¥9,633 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 502 (¥848) | ¥1,406 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 585 (¥988) | ¥929 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,351 (¥2,282) | ¥8,740 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 238 (¥401) | ¥554 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 155 (¥262) | ¥669 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (¥334) | ¥525 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (¥116) | ¥218 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 (¥166) | ¥251 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 603 (¥1,019) | ¥2,654 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,770 (¥2,989) | ¥3,633 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 610 (¥1,031) | ¥3,165 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,547 (¥11,057) | ¥15,347 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,282 (¥5,543) | ¥6,734 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 431 (¥728) | ¥809 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 218 (¥368) | ¥511 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 241 (¥407) | ¥509 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 30,129 (¥50,882) | ¥47,454 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.68 (¥5) | ¥26 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,340 (¥5,640) | ¥8,766 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 150 (¥254) | ¥477 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,615 prices entered by 664 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 44% cheaper than in Japan
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