Cost of living in Russia compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 22% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 401 (Shilling581) | Shilling551 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 285 (Shilling413) | Shilling659 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 142 (Shilling206) | Shilling356 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (Shilling95) | Shilling100 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (Shilling128) | Shilling197 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 128 (Shilling185) | Shilling104 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 342 (Shilling496) | Shilling564 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 109 (Shilling157) | Shilling251 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (Shilling51) | Shilling92 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (Shilling95) | Shilling203 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 577 (Shilling835) | Shilling1,074 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 109 (Shilling159) | Shilling162 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (Shilling41) | Shilling53 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 21% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 69,133 (Shilling100,091) | Shilling115,628 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 37,974 (Shilling54,979) | Shilling60,166 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,392 (Shilling9,255) | Shilling8,499 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 31,618 (Shilling45,776) | Shilling56,349 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 22,018 (Shilling31,878) | Shilling23,281 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,038 (Shilling5,847) | Shilling4,266 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 448 (Shilling649) | Shilling4,444 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,813 (Shilling35,924) | Shilling45,255 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,723 (Shilling9,733) | Shilling12,053 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 416 (Shilling602) | Shilling1,479 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 926 (Shilling1,341) | Shilling200 | + 571% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 68% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,661 (Shilling6,749) | Shilling2,726 | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,580 (Shilling3,735) | Shilling2,566 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,654 (Shilling8,187) | Shilling5,150 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,714 (Shilling9,720) | Shilling5,684 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 23% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,237,120 (Shilling1,791,111) | Shilling1,597,110 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (Shilling68) | Shilling111 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,548 (Shilling2,241) | Shilling3,548 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 11% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 476 (Shilling689) | Shilling210 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 (Shilling729) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,289 (Shilling1,867) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 311 (Shilling451) | Shilling343 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (Shilling265) | Shilling225 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 206 (Shilling298) | Shilling650 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 77 (Shilling112) | Shilling100 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 97 (Shilling141) | Shilling60 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 580 (Shilling840) | Shilling300 | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 5% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,480 (Shilling2,142) | Shilling1,957 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 574 (Shilling831) | Shilling1,541 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,826 (Shilling8,434) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,401 (Shilling4,924) | Shilling4,202 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 387 (Shilling561) | Shilling784 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 168 (Shilling243) | Shilling282 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 221 (Shilling320) | Shilling253 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 38,001 (Shilling55,018) | Shilling37,703 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (Shilling9) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,491 (Shilling5,055) | Shilling5,348 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (Shilling232) | Shilling257 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.448
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Cost of living in Russia is 13% cheaper than in Kenya
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