- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Namibia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Namibia
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 22% cheaper than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 357 (77 N$) | 99 N$ | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 284 (61 N$) | 77 N$ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (29 N$) | 41 N$ | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (14 N$) | 18 N$ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 81 (17 N$) | 39 N$ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 146 (31 N$) | 25 N$ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 309 (66 N$) | 52 N$ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (20 N$) | 26 N$ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (8 N$) | 22 N$ | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (13 N$) | 16 N$ | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 528 (113 N$) | 99 N$ | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (20 N$) | 20 N$ | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (7 N$) | 10 N$ | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 32% cheaper than in Namibia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 74,401 (15,936 N$) | 15,007 N$ | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,896 (8,545 N$) | 10,929 N$ | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,144 (1,316 N$) | 2,047 N$ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,069 (7,940 N$) | 10,966 N$ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,805 (5,313 N$) | 6,490 N$ | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,895 (834 N$) | 798 N$ | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 482 (103 N$) | 953 N$ | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,462 (5,668 N$) | 6,694 N$ | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,863 (1,256 N$) | 1,799 N$ | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 384 (82 N$) | 106 N$ | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 523 (112 N$) | 79 N$ | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 45% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,275 (1,130 N$) | 709 N$ | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,110 (666 N$) | 436 N$ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,592 (1,198 N$) | 1,304 N$ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,318 (1,567 N$) | 961 N$ | + 63% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Namibia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,162,950 (249,085 N$) | 276,870 N$ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (9 N$) | 14 N$ | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,678 (360 N$) | 550 N$ | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 1% cheaper than in Namibia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 318 (68 N$) | 43 N$ | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 498 (107 N$) | 128 N$ | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,232 (264 N$) | 354 N$ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 232 (50 N$) | 41 N$ | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 159 (34 N$) | 24 N$ | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 205 (44 N$) | 30 N$ | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (15 N$) | 26 N$ | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 103 (22 N$) | 16 N$ | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 529 (113 N$) | 115 N$ | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 10% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,635 (350 N$) | 386 N$ | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 669 (143 N$) | 120 N$ | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,972 (1,065 N$) | 625 N$ | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,313 (709 N$) | 535 N$ | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 371 (80 N$) | 54 N$ | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 176 (38 N$) | 28 N$ | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 227 (49 N$) | 20 N$ | + 144% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,742 (6,799 N$) | 5,214 N$ | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.78 (1.02 N$) | 1.89 N$ | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,075 (659 N$) | 588 N$ | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (29 N$) | 48 N$ | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,035 prices entered by 933 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 17% cheaper than in Namibia
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