- Cost of Living
- Russia
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 53% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 390 (NZ$9) | NZ$18 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (NZ$3.10) | NZ$8 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (NZ$1.50) | NZ$2.08 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (NZ$2.04) | NZ$7 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 163 (NZ$3.82) | NZ$6 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 311 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 97 (NZ$2.27) | NZ$3.73 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (NZ$0.86) | NZ$3.33 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (NZ$1.50) | NZ$5.33 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 522 (NZ$12) | NZ$18 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (NZ$2.21) | NZ$3.36 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 35 (NZ$0.81) | NZ$2.20 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 49% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,978 (NZ$1,830) | NZ$2,618 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 44,874 (NZ$1,053) | NZ$2,171 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,525 (NZ$153) | NZ$317 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 39,071 (NZ$917) | NZ$1,817 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 27,034 (NZ$634) | NZ$1,435 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,906 (NZ$115) | NZ$290 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 476 (NZ$11) | NZ$73 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,346 (NZ$689) | NZ$620 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,521 (NZ$130) | NZ$202 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (NZ$10) | NZ$10 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 572 (NZ$13) | NZ$24 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 11% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,984 (NZ$117) | NZ$100 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,779 (NZ$65) | NZ$83 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,479 (NZ$129) | NZ$154 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,728 (NZ$181) | NZ$166 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 61% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,118,580 (NZ$26,249) | NZ$31,786 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (NZ$0.95) | NZ$2.06 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,939 (NZ$45) | NZ$173 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 28% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 296 (NZ$7) | NZ$13 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 556 (NZ$13) | NZ$7 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,391 (NZ$33) | NZ$50 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 254 (NZ$5.95) | NZ$8 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 173 (NZ$4.05) | NZ$5.61 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 205 (NZ$4.81) | NZ$5.06 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 72 (NZ$1.69) | NZ$2.98 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (NZ$2.35) | NZ$3.48 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 652 (NZ$15) | NZ$25 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 41% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,604 (NZ$38) | NZ$62 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 656 (NZ$15) | NZ$32 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,324 (NZ$125) | NZ$162 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,540 (NZ$83) | NZ$103 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 402 (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 180 (NZ$4.22) | NZ$4.83 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 206 (NZ$4.83) | NZ$10 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,428 (NZ$761) | NZ$708 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.00 (NZ$0.09) | NZ$0.42 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,848 (NZ$67) | NZ$68 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 127 (NZ$2.99) | NZ$28 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,395 prices entered by 1,454 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 49% cheaper than in New Zealand
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