Cost of living in Russia compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 64% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Russia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 587 (€5.92) | €20 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 407 (€4.10) | €11 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 185 (€1.87) | €5.50 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (€0.85) | €1.34 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 115 (€1.16) | €4.36 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 185 (€1.86) | €3.73 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 431 (€4.34) | €11 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (€1.08) | €2.62 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 42 (€0.43) | €3.02 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (€0.82) | €1.65 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 677 (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 152 (€1.53) | €1.97 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (€0.40) | €2.41 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 70% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Russia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 90,571 (€912) | €2,669 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 50,109 (€505) | €2,196 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,595 (€87) | €265 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 47,830 (€482) | €1,662 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,804 (€270) | €1,331 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,683 (€47) | €165 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 521 (€5.25) | €48 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,076 (€242) | €474 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,846 (€89) | €152 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 633 (€6) | €4.50 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 961 (€10) | €18 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 14% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Russia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,513 (€56) | €69 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,265 (€33) | €34 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,578 (€76) | €99 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,236 (€93) | €116 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 22% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Russia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,486,570 (€25,045) | €30,238 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 (€0.53) | €1.60 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,153 (€22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 35% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Russia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 596 (€6.00) | €6.00 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 707 (€7) | €8 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,173 (€22) | €50 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 441 (€4.44) | €2.99 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 268 (€2.70) | €4.04 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 311 (€3.13) | €1.45 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 119 (€1.20) | €1.58 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 153 (€1.54) | €1.32 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 599 (€6) | €40 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 43% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Russia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,730 (€17) | €60 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 678 (€7) | €24 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,518 (€66) | €76 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,033 (€41) | €81 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 497 (€5.00) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 216 (€2.17) | €3.66 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 235 (€2.36) | €5.95 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 68,859 (€694) | €150 | + 362% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.53 (€0.03) | €0.09 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,345 (€44) | €58 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 276 (€2.78) | €5.67 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 54% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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