Cost of living in Russia compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Russia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 500 (RM28) | RM20 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 373 (RM21) | RM17 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 201 (RM11) | RM10 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (RM4.82) | RM7 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 119 (RM7) | RM9 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 190 (RM11) | RM8 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 431 (RM24) | RM21 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (RM6) | RM11 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 51 (RM2.87) | RM4.89 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 80 (RM4.55) | RM13 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 726 (RM41) | RM33 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 148 (RM8) | RM4.54 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (RM2.56) | RM3.31 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 22% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Russia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 92,638 (RM5,248) | RM3,024 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 56,538 (RM3,203) | RM1,823 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,374 (RM531) | RM255 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 45,680 (RM2,588) | RM2,078 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,184 (RM1,597) | RM1,297 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,168 (RM349) | RM973 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 491 (RM28) | RM75 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,097 (RM1,422) | RM2,119 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,146 (RM575) | RM674 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 626 (RM35) | RM25 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,061 (RM60) | RM35 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 40% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Russia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,476 (RM310) | RM243 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,659 (RM207) | RM85 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,691 (RM436) | RM407 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,501 (RM482) | RM877 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 27% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Russia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,157,330 (RM122,212) | RM159,544 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (RM2.88) | RM2.08 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,318 (RM131) | RM50 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 13% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Russia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 511 (RM29) | RM9 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 686 (RM39) | RM17 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,858 (RM105) | RM65 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 385 (RM22) | RM44 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 259 (RM15) | RM11 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 285 (RM16) | RM14 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 115 (RM7) | RM20 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 154 (RM9) | RM7 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 842 (RM48) | RM29 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 6% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Russia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,814 (RM103) | RM127 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 723 (RM41) | RM44 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,974 (RM452) | RM211 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,857 (RM219) | RM186 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 461 (RM26) | RM46 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 217 (RM12) | RM18 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 259 (RM15) | RM22 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 71,350 (RM4,042) | RM2,145 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.76 (RM0.16) | RM0.24 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,408 (RM250) | RM222 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 (RM12) | RM18 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.05665
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,618 prices entered by 629 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 17% more expensive than in Malaysia
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