- Cost of Living
- Russia
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 355 (NZ$8) | NZ$17 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 285 (NZ$6) | NZ$11 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (NZ$2.95) | NZ$8 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (NZ$1.40) | NZ$2.16 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 82 (NZ$1.80) | NZ$7 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 147 (NZ$3.24) | NZ$5.88 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 311 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (NZ$2.08) | NZ$3.66 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (NZ$0.78) | NZ$3.45 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (NZ$1.36) | NZ$5.77 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 523 (NZ$12) | NZ$18 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (NZ$2.07) | NZ$3.33 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (NZ$0.69) | NZ$2.07 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 54% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,648 (NZ$1,667) | NZ$2,690 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 40,722 (NZ$897) | NZ$2,091 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,208 (NZ$137) | NZ$327 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,306 (NZ$844) | NZ$1,758 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 25,041 (NZ$552) | NZ$1,315 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,902 (NZ$86) | NZ$306 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 482 (NZ$11) | NZ$72 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,711 (NZ$588) | NZ$580 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,841 (NZ$129) | NZ$186 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 395 (NZ$9) | NZ$9 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 537 (NZ$12) | NZ$23 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 3% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,258 (NZ$116) | NZ$103 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,050 (NZ$67) | NZ$64 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,486 (NZ$121) | NZ$158 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,257 (NZ$160) | NZ$156 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 66% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,132,050 (NZ$24,941) | NZ$32,733 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (NZ$0.93) | NZ$2.16 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,702 (NZ$37) | NZ$177 | - 79% | |
| 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 318 (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,317 (NZ$29) | NZ$48 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 (NZ$5.06) | NZ$8 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 160 (NZ$3.53) | NZ$5.11 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 207 (NZ$4.56) | NZ$5.35 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (NZ$1.53) | NZ$2.99 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 101 (NZ$2.23) | NZ$3.64 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 524 (NZ$12) | NZ$25 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 40% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,596 (NZ$35) | NZ$60 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 670 (NZ$15) | NZ$33 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,573 (NZ$123) | NZ$154 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,373 (NZ$74) | NZ$103 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 373 (NZ$8) | NZ$17 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 179 (NZ$3.95) | NZ$4.66 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 226 (NZ$4.98) | NZ$10 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,480 (NZ$694) | NZ$679 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.91 (NZ$0.11) | NZ$0.36 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,130 (NZ$69) | NZ$68 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (NZ$3.01) | NZ$28 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,608 prices entered by 1,611 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 53% cheaper than in New Zealand
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