Cost of living in Russia compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 28% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 403 (RM22) | RM21 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 282 (RM16) | RM16 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 144 (RM8) | RM8 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 66 (RM3.60) | RM6 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (RM4.80) | RM7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 131 (RM7) | RM4.58 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 330 (RM18) | RM28 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (RM5.81) | RM9 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (RM1.84) | RM3.48 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (RM3.57) | RM11 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 595 (RM33) | RM80 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 107 (RM5.91) | RM4.00 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (RM1.58) | RM3.61 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 5% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 67,783 (RM3,728) | RM3,309 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,507 (RM2,118) | RM1,775 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,775 (RM318) | RM270 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,276 (RM1,775) | RM2,168 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 22,974 (RM1,263) | RM1,210 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,980 (RM219) | RM154 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 424 (RM23) | RM97 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,016 (RM1,321) | RM1,322 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,599 (RM363) | RM406 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 436 (RM24) | RM20 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 731 (RM40) | RM29 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 6% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,691 (RM258) | RM250 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,485 (RM137) | RM164 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,599 (RM308) | RM282 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,734 (RM370) | RM311 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 29% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,287,930 (RM70,833) | RM157,341 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (RM2.58) | RM2.08 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,631 (RM90) | RM98 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 10% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 462 (RM25) | RM15 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 550 (RM30) | RM23 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,253 (RM69) | RM71 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 308 (RM17) | RM23 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 176 (RM10) | RM13 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 214 (RM12) | RM15 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 81 (RM4.44) | RM7 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 103 (RM5.65) | RM8 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 549 (RM30) | RM29 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 15% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,461 (RM80) | RM84 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 589 (RM32) | RM37 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,614 (RM309) | RM200 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,187 (RM175) | RM184 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 379 (RM21) | RM75 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 168 (RM9) | RM15 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 219 (RM12) | RM21 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,223 (RM1,937) | RM1,920 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.13 (RM0.23) | RM0.42 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,634 (RM200) | RM181 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 159 (RM9) | RM17 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 19% cheaper than in Malaysia
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