Cost of living in Russia compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 62% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 537 (€5.13) | €19 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 392 (€3.74) | €12 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 210 (€2.00) | €5.67 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (€0.81) | €1.35 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 138 (€1.32) | €4.58 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 237 (€2.26) | €2.82 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 445 (€4.25) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 131 (€1.25) | €2.59 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 45 (€0.43) | €1.87 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 87 (€0.83) | €1.57 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 165 (€1.57) | €3.03 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (€0.40) | €1.55 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 66% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,906 (€1,001) | €2,510 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 60,333 (€576) | €2,138 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,851 (€84) | €211 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 62,409 (€596) | €1,706 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 31,960 (€305) | €1,400 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,219 (€59) | €161 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 852 (€8) | €43 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 22,664 (€216) | €281 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,167 (€78) | €111 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 629 (€6) | €9 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 811 (€8) | €17 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 18% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,099 (€58) | €90 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,674 (€35) | €34 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,189 (€78) | €100 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,978 (€76) | €110 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 65% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,768,470 (€26,429) | €35,635 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (€0.52) | €2.03 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,897 (€18) | €85 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 59% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 329 (€3.14) | €4.32 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 589 (€5.62) | €14 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,902 (€18) | €71 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 340 (€3.25) | €8 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 240 (€2.29) | €4.19 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 254 (€2.42) | €6 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 139 (€1.33) | €2.36 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 149 (€1.42) | €2.33 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 607 (€5.79) | €29 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 56% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Russia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,853 (€18) | €57 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 762 (€7) | €29 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,184 (€69) | €107 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,106 (€39) | €85 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 547 (€5.22) | €15 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 215 (€2.05) | €4.13 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 264 (€2.52) | €7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 52,838 (€504) | €670 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 5.54 (€0.05) | €0.10 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,300 (€32) | €55 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 196 (€1.87) | €10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 62% cheaper than in Netherlands
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