- Cost of Living
- Russia
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 56% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 371 (NZ$8) | NZ$18 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 293 (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (NZ$2.96) | NZ$8 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (NZ$1.43) | NZ$2.13 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 84 (NZ$1.87) | NZ$7 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 158 (NZ$3.52) | NZ$6 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 331 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 96 (NZ$2.14) | NZ$3.72 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (NZ$0.79) | NZ$3.29 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (NZ$1.45) | NZ$5.61 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 535 (NZ$12) | NZ$18 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 92 (NZ$2.05) | NZ$3.43 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (NZ$0.71) | NZ$2.09 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 53% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 78,021 (NZ$1,736) | NZ$2,680 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 41,948 (NZ$933) | NZ$2,145 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,252 (NZ$139) | NZ$328 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,332 (NZ$853) | NZ$1,825 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 26,387 (NZ$587) | NZ$1,387 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,121 (NZ$92) | NZ$277 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 476 (NZ$11) | NZ$74 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,460 (NZ$589) | NZ$606 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 (NZ$125) | NZ$195 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (NZ$10) | NZ$10 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 492 (NZ$11) | NZ$23 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 14% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,980 (NZ$111) | NZ$101 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,980 (NZ$66) | NZ$86 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,664 (NZ$126) | NZ$156 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,512 (NZ$167) | NZ$161 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 65% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,070,660 (NZ$23,817) | NZ$31,785 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (NZ$0.92) | NZ$2.10 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,759 (NZ$39) | NZ$171 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 34% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 312 (NZ$7) | NZ$14 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 523 (NZ$12) | NZ$7 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,515 (NZ$34) | NZ$51 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 232 (NZ$5.16) | NZ$8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 161 (NZ$3.58) | NZ$5.74 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 221 (NZ$4.93) | NZ$5.25 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (NZ$1.53) | NZ$3.00 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (NZ$2.23) | NZ$3.58 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 599 (NZ$13) | NZ$25 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 43% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,584 (NZ$35) | NZ$59 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 665 (NZ$15) | NZ$32 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,377 (NZ$120) | NZ$164 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,516 (NZ$78) | NZ$101 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 183 (NZ$4.08) | NZ$4.69 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 231 (NZ$5.14) | NZ$10 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,989 (NZ$712) | NZ$708 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.76 (NZ$0.08) | NZ$0.42 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,119 (NZ$69) | NZ$92 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 134 (NZ$2.98) | NZ$28 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,907 prices entered by 1,475 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 53% cheaper than in New Zealand
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