Cost of living in Russia compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 63% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 491 (€4.88) | €18 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 392 (€3.90) | €11 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 185 (€1.84) | €5.41 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (€0.84) | €1.32 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (€1.16) | €4.69 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 186 (€1.85) | €3.11 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 440 (€4.38) | €7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (€1.06) | €2.32 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 45 (€0.44) | €1.61 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 78 (€0.78) | €1.53 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 672 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 145 (€1.44) | €3.23 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 42 (€0.42) | €1.52 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 67% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 85,638 (€852) | €2,030 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 51,682 (€514) | €1,714 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,208 (€82) | €258 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 42,305 (€421) | €1,451 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 27,084 (€269) | €1,171 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,509 (€45) | €153 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 561 (€5.58) | €39 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,795 (€237) | €323 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,935 (€89) | €152 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 566 (€5.63) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 964 (€10) | €19 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 14% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,185 (€52) | €77 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,266 (€32) | €33 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,827 (€78) | €89 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,868 (€98) | €115 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 60% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,594,660 (€25,807) | €27,526 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (€0.51) | €1.90 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,291 (€23) | €92 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 46% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 535 (€5.32) | €3.59 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 657 (€7) | €12 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,945 (€19) | €46 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 439 (€4.37) | €4.68 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 244 (€2.42) | €5.07 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 294 (€2.93) | €5.20 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 113 (€1.12) | €2.21 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 153 (€1.52) | €3.04 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 870 (€9) | €24 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 43% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,818 (€18) | €50 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (€7) | €24 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,731 (€77) | €107 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,017 (€40) | €73 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 484 (€4.81) | €14 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 205 (€2.04) | €3.49 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 244 (€2.43) | €5.40 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 73,932 (€735) | €583 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.76 (€0.03) | €0.08 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,641 (€36) | €39 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 199 (€1.98) | €8 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Russia is 59% cheaper than in Netherlands
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