- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 6% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 395 (RM25) | RM17 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 290 (RM18) | RM14 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (RM8) | RM8 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (RM4.07) | RM7 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 90 (RM5.75) | RM7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 170 (RM11) | RM4.55 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 313 (RM20) | RM24 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (RM6) | RM10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (RM2.43) | RM4.21 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (RM4.06) | RM10 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 544 (RM35) | RM74 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (RM5.98) | RM4.15 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (RM2.35) | RM3.12 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 24% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,549 (RM4,941) | RM2,928 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 45,782 (RM2,917) | RM1,689 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,666 (RM425) | RM229 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 41,412 (RM2,638) | RM2,275 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 28,572 (RM1,820) | RM1,220 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 5,071 (RM323) | RM186 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 472 (RM30) | RM135 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,665 (RM1,890) | RM1,731 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,562 (RM354) | RM511 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 410 (RM26) | RM21 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 624 (RM40) | RM23 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 25% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,979 (RM317) | RM253 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,848 (RM181) | RM152 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,649 (RM360) | RM297 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,810 (RM498) | RM301 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 27% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,154,700 (RM73,568) | RM144,185 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (RM2.55) | RM2.20 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,939 (RM124) | RM146 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 12% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 303 (RM19) | RM15 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 546 (RM35) | RM22 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,454 (RM93) | RM67 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 254 (RM16) | RM23 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 169 (RM11) | RM11 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (RM13) | RM15 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 73 (RM4.62) | RM4.95 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 102 (RM7) | RM6 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 650 (RM41) | RM32 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 222% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 222% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,639 (RM104) | RM74 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (RM43) | RM30 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,267 (RM336) | RM198 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,582 (RM228) | RM135 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 410 (RM26) | RM28 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 186 (RM12) | RM14 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 207 (RM13) | RM20 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 33,020 (RM2,104) | RM2,062 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 207 (RM13) | RM0.74 | + 1674% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,100 (RM198) | RM173 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 126 (RM8) | RM17 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,910 prices entered by 1,311 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 37% more expensive than in Malaysia
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