- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Namibia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Namibia
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 15% cheaper than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 367 (80 N$) | 82 N$ | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 294 (64 N$) | 77 N$ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (29 N$) | 41 N$ | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (14 N$) | 18 N$ | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 84 (18 N$) | 36 N$ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 158 (34 N$) | 26 N$ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 331 (72 N$) | 56 N$ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (21 N$) | 26 N$ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (8 N$) | 22 N$ | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (14 N$) | 16 N$ | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 540 (117 N$) | 99 N$ | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 92 (20 N$) | 20 N$ | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (7 N$) | 10 N$ | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 24% cheaper than in Namibia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,852 (16,877 N$) | 13,491 N$ | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 41,125 (8,915 N$) | 9,950 N$ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,178 (1,339 N$) | 1,657 N$ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,608 (8,153 N$) | 10,966 N$ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 25,295 (5,484 N$) | 6,490 N$ | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,210 (913 N$) | 798 N$ | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 478 (104 N$) | 867 N$ | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,460 (5,736 N$) | 6,176 N$ | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 (1,222 N$) | 1,799 N$ | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (93 N$) | 66 N$ | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 492 (107 N$) | 79 N$ | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 32% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,060 (1,097 N$) | 739 N$ | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,969 (644 N$) | 484 N$ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,698 (1,235 N$) | 1,370 N$ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,515 (1,629 N$) | 961 N$ | + 69% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 22% cheaper than in Namibia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,074,590 (232,954 N$) | 246,819 N$ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (9 N$) | 13 N$ | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,753 (380 N$) | 550 N$ | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 2% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 312 (68 N$) | 43 N$ | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 523 (113 N$) | 128 N$ | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,497 (325 N$) | 376 N$ | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 232 (50 N$) | 34 N$ | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 161 (35 N$) | 23 N$ | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 221 (48 N$) | 36 N$ | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (15 N$) | 29 N$ | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (22 N$) | 17 N$ | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 600 (130 N$) | 83 N$ | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 11% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,572 (341 N$) | 351 N$ | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 668 (145 N$) | 112 N$ | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,377 (1,166 N$) | 1,000 N$ | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,420 (741 N$) | 558 N$ | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 (84 N$) | 43 N$ | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 182 (39 N$) | 29 N$ | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 231 (50 N$) | 21 N$ | + 139% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,989 (6,935 N$) | 5,214 N$ | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.76 (0.81 N$) | 1.89 N$ | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,101 (672 N$) | 588 N$ | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 134 (29 N$) | 52 N$ | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,097 prices entered by 801 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 13% cheaper than in Namibia
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