Cost of living in Russia compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 11% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Russia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 466 (RM33) | RM14 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 306 (RM22) | RM17 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 174 (RM12) | RM8 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 (RM5.48) | RM7 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 115 (RM8) | RM9 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 206 (RM15) | RM5.82 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 416 (RM29) | RM23 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (RM8) | RM11 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 59 (RM4.16) | RM4.40 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 68 (RM4.84) | RM12 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 623 (RM44) | RM76 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 132 (RM9) | RM5.04 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 36 (RM2.55) | RM3.45 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 25% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Russia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 57,442 (RM4,066) | RM2,964 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 42,129 (RM2,982) | RM2,132 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,619 (RM610) | RM242 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 36,326 (RM2,572) | RM1,877 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,443 (RM1,801) | RM1,177 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,198 (RM368) | RM231 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 518 (RM37) | RM110 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 28,926 (RM2,048) | RM2,231 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,417 (RM596) | RM344 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 499 (RM35) | RM24 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 773 (RM55) | RM21 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 80% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Russia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,208 (RM369) | RM217 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,380 (RM239) | RM132 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,662 (RM472) | RM279 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,125 (RM504) | RM245 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 6% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Russia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,924,830 (RM136,260) | RM157,268 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (RM3.56) | RM2.18 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,658 (RM117) | RM92 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 35% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Russia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 466 (RM33) | RM15 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 459 (RM32) | RM20 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,425 (RM101) | RM79 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 300 (RM21) | RM26 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 210 (RM15) | RM10 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 248 (RM18) | RM12 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 101 (RM7) | RM7 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 123 (RM9) | RM6 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 662 (RM47) | RM48 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 20% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Russia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,583 (RM112) | RM143 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 572 (RM40) | RM34 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,947 (RM279) | RM206 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,452 (RM315) | RM100 | + 215% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 394 (RM28) | RM101 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 190 (RM13) | RM12 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 231 (RM16) | RM15 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 48,530 (RM3,435) | RM2,097 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.66 (RM0.19) | RM0.24 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,624 (RM186) | RM154 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 171 (RM12) | RM18 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,436 prices entered by 481 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 19% more expensive than in Malaysia
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