- 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 359 (¥594) | ¥1,006 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 278 (¥459) | ¥711 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (¥221) | ¥445 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (¥107) | ¥198 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 81 (¥134) | ¥270 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 138 (¥228) | ¥689 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 310 (¥512) | ¥889 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 93 (¥153) | ¥637 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (¥58) | ¥430 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (¥100) | ¥262 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 532 (¥879) | ¥1,549 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 96 (¥159) | ¥212 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (¥53) | ¥195 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,340 (¥124,416) | ¥242,113 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,678 (¥65,524) | ¥121,422 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,137 (¥10,135) | ¥21,895 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,444 (¥63,485) | ¥116,929 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,360 (¥40,228) | ¥79,022 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,704 (¥6,117) | ¥12,611 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 478 (¥790) | ¥4,156 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,419 (¥43,628) | ¥55,558 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,120 (¥10,106) | ¥16,830 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 403 (¥666) | ¥693 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 509 (¥841) | ¥1,827 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,511 (¥9,101) | ¥7,207 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,037 (¥5,015) | ¥4,012 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 (¥9,309) | ¥8,544 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,478 (¥12,349) | ¥15,007 | - 18% | |
| 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 1,208,140 (¥1,995,111) | ¥2,657,440 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (¥71) | ¥147 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,702 (¥2,811) | ¥11,877 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 324 (¥535) | ¥1,278 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 508 (¥839) | ¥1,016 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,237 (¥2,043) | ¥4,123 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 (¥379) | ¥630 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 166 (¥274) | ¥711 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 211 (¥349) | ¥484 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 71 (¥117) | ¥145 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 104 (¥171) | ¥213 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 515 (¥851) | ¥2,946 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,688 (¥2,787) | ¥4,119 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (¥1,126) | ¥3,373 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,430 (¥8,967) | ¥12,005 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,292 (¥5,436) | ¥8,157 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 379 (¥626) | ¥903 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 177 (¥293) | ¥498 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 234 (¥387) | ¥551 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,513 (¥52,040) | ¥49,094 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.86 (¥8) | ¥58 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,232 (¥5,337) | ¥10,056 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 140 (¥231) | ¥474 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,924 prices entered by 1,139 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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