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Cost of living in Russia compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 26% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 356 (Shilling554) | Shilling646 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 262 (Shilling409) | Shilling643 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 138 (Shilling215) | Shilling434 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (Shilling99) | Shilling101 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 83 (Shilling129) | Shilling184 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 140 (Shilling218) | Shilling118 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 296 (Shilling461) | Shilling718 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (Shilling146) | Shilling247 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (Shilling52) | Shilling93 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (Shilling93) | Shilling177 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 525 (Shilling818) | Shilling1,516 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 96 (Shilling150) | Shilling159 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (Shilling47) | Shilling57 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 23% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 73,090 (Shilling113,854) | Shilling145,608 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,254 (Shilling61,147) | Shilling74,771 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,114 (Shilling9,523) | Shilling7,001 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 36,512 (Shilling56,876) | Shilling85,300 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 23,077 (Shilling35,947) | Shilling36,071 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,783 (Shilling5,894) | Shilling5,308 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 472 (Shilling735) | Shilling3,503 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,936 (Shilling41,958) | Shilling39,591 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,231 (Shilling9,706) | Shilling11,573 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 389 (Shilling606) | Shilling588 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 581 (Shilling905) | Shilling468 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 44% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,353 (Shilling8,339) | Shilling3,318 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,038 (Shilling4,733) | Shilling4,080 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,625 (Shilling8,763) | Shilling6,292 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,735 (Shilling12,048) | Shilling4,965 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 19% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,294,120 (Shilling2,015,882) | Shilling1,442,520 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 44 (Shilling69) | Shilling111 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,753 (Shilling2,730) | Shilling4,386 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 21% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 345 (Shilling538) | Shilling456 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 585 (Shilling912) | Shilling1,158 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,193 (Shilling1,859) | Shilling2,793 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 208 (Shilling324) | Shilling388 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 164 (Shilling256) | Shilling338 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 197 (Shilling307) | Shilling493 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 68 (Shilling107) | Shilling127 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 104 (Shilling162) | Shilling189 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 517 (Shilling805) | Shilling914 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 14% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,738 (Shilling2,707) | Shilling2,447 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 657 (Shilling1,023) | Shilling1,190 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,942 (Shilling9,256) | Shilling2,269 | + 308% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,199 (Shilling4,982) | Shilling4,195 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 379 (Shilling590) | Shilling665 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 181 (Shilling282) | Shilling308 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 240 (Shilling373) | Shilling220 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,587 (Shilling49,203) | Shilling52,811 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 5.33 (Shilling8) | Shilling4.00 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,382 (Shilling5,268) | Shilling5,304 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 144 (Shilling225) | Shilling251 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,132 prices entered by 973 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 14% cheaper than in Kenya
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