- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Namibia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Namibia
Currency:
Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Namibia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 402 (78 N$) | 93 N$ | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 293 (57 N$) | 70 N$ | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 131 (25 N$) | 47 N$ | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 63 (12 N$) | 19 N$ | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 90 (18 N$) | 33 N$ | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 171 (33 N$) | 26 N$ | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 319 (62 N$) | 58 N$ | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (18 N$) | 32 N$ | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (7 N$) | 24 N$ | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (13 N$) | 16 N$ | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 546 (106 N$) | 106 N$ | + 0% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (18 N$) | 21 N$ | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (7 N$) | 12 N$ | - 39% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Russia is 34% cheaper than in Namibia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,807 (15,130 N$) | 17,600 N$ | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 45,578 (8,863 N$) | 10,750 N$ | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,618 (1,287 N$) | 1,250 N$ | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 40,724 (7,919 N$) | 9,500 N$ | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 28,378 (5,518 N$) | 6,333 N$ | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 5,018 (976 N$) | 867 N$ | + 13% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 472 (92 N$) | 1,100 N$ | - 92% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 29,861 (5,807 N$) | 8,833 N$ | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,393 (1,049 N$) | 1,725 N$ | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 415 (81 N$) | 59 N$ | + 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 628 (122 N$) | 90 N$ | + 36% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 31% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,004 (973 N$) | 800 N$ | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,773 (539 N$) | 425 N$ | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,641 (1,097 N$) | 900 N$ | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,888 (1,534 N$) | 800 N$ | + 92% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 39% cheaper than in Namibia | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,159,760 (225,527 N$) | 316,667 N$ | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (8 N$) | 14 N$ | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,956 (380 N$) | 717 N$ | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 26% cheaper than in Namibia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 345 (67 N$) | 73 N$ | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 530 (103 N$) | 240 N$ | - 57% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,418 (276 N$) | 363 N$ | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 245 (48 N$) | 34 N$ | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 161 (31 N$) | 26 N$ | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 189 (37 N$) | 42 N$ | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 72 (14 N$) | 36 N$ | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 105 (20 N$) | 14 N$ | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 664 (129 N$) | 100 N$ | + 29% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 14% more expensive than in Namibia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,643 (320 N$) | 300 N$ | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 681 (132 N$) | 115 N$ | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,150 (1,001 N$) | 300 N$ | + 234% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,575 (695 N$) | 507 N$ | + 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 412 (80 N$) | 45 N$ | + 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 187 (36 N$) | 26 N$ | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (39 N$) | 21 N$ | + 86% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 33,319 (6,479 N$) | 8,652 N$ | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 218 (42 N$) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,306 (643 N$) | 467 N$ | + 38% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 125 (24 N$) | 43 N$ | - 43% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Namibia
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