Cost of living in Russia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 59% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 516 (NZ$10) | NZ$25 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 359 (NZ$7) | NZ$16 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 219 (NZ$4.20) | NZ$9 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 86 (NZ$1.65) | NZ$2.49 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 144 (NZ$2.76) | NZ$12 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 214 (NZ$4.11) | NZ$9 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 433 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 135 (NZ$2.59) | NZ$5.00 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 53 (NZ$1.02) | NZ$4.05 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 90 (NZ$1.73) | NZ$7 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 687 (NZ$13) | NZ$19 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 166 (NZ$3.18) | NZ$4.72 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (NZ$0.77) | NZ$2.94 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 58% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,544 (NZ$2,001) | NZ$3,887 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 60,730 (NZ$1,162) | NZ$3,199 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,180 (NZ$157) | NZ$217 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 52,770 (NZ$1,010) | NZ$2,526 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 32,676 (NZ$625) | NZ$2,121 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,873 (NZ$112) | NZ$155 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 841 (NZ$16) | NZ$86 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,070 (NZ$442) | NZ$679 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,157 (NZ$156) | NZ$194 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 547 (NZ$10) | NZ$20 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,019 (NZ$20) | NZ$35 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 24% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,257 (NZ$120) | NZ$133 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,158 (NZ$60) | NZ$91 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,294 (NZ$159) | NZ$198 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,671 (NZ$147) | NZ$212 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 65% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,623,330 (NZ$50,206) | NZ$45,858 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 55 (NZ$1.05) | NZ$2.77 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,858 (NZ$36) | NZ$186 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 36% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 307 (NZ$5.88) | NZ$15 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 519 (NZ$10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,869 (NZ$36) | NZ$59 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 337 (NZ$6) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 260 (NZ$4.98) | NZ$6 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 223 (NZ$4.27) | NZ$10 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 126 (NZ$2.41) | NZ$3.17 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 138 (NZ$2.65) | NZ$3.81 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 526 (NZ$10) | NZ$36 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,898 (NZ$36) | NZ$73 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 670 (NZ$13) | NZ$42 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,618 (NZ$108) | NZ$255 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,349 (NZ$64) | NZ$131 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 487 (NZ$9) | NZ$20 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 191 (NZ$3.65) | NZ$5.92 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 249 (NZ$4.76) | NZ$12 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 58,430 (NZ$1,118) | NZ$1,174 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.22 (NZ$0.06) | NZ$0.51 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,415 (NZ$65) | NZ$66 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 206 (NZ$3.94) | NZ$40 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Russia is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand
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