Cost of living in Russia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 51% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 364 (NZ$9) | NZ$18 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 252 (NZ$6) | NZ$12 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 141 (NZ$3.45) | NZ$7 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (NZ$1.60) | NZ$2.08 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 85 (NZ$2.08) | NZ$7 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 148 (NZ$3.63) | NZ$5.18 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 308 (NZ$8) | NZ$6 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 93 (NZ$2.27) | NZ$4.03 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (NZ$0.80) | NZ$3.43 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (NZ$1.49) | NZ$4.45 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 531 (NZ$13) | NZ$18 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 94 (NZ$2.30) | NZ$3.22 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (NZ$0.74) | NZ$2.34 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 74,696 (NZ$1,827) | NZ$2,813 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 41,144 (NZ$1,006) | NZ$2,177 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,277 (NZ$154) | NZ$233 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 37,434 (NZ$916) | NZ$1,961 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,935 (NZ$585) | NZ$1,499 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,925 (NZ$96) | NZ$139 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 426 (NZ$10) | NZ$72 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,889 (NZ$633) | NZ$659 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,525 (NZ$135) | NZ$206 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 421 (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 713 (NZ$17) | NZ$25 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,635 (NZ$138) | NZ$113 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,885 (NZ$71) | NZ$78 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,988 (NZ$146) | NZ$166 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,277 (NZ$178) | NZ$183 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 58% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,411,930 (NZ$34,532) | NZ$31,352 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (NZ$1.10) | NZ$2.20 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,876 (NZ$46) | NZ$181 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 502 (NZ$12) | NZ$14 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 585 (NZ$14) | NZ$17 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,282 (NZ$31) | NZ$53 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 238 (NZ$5.81) | NZ$8 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 155 (NZ$3.80) | NZ$7 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (NZ$4.83) | NZ$7 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (NZ$1.68) | NZ$2.98 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 95 (NZ$2.33) | NZ$4.19 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 617 (NZ$15) | NZ$31 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 36% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,692 (NZ$41) | NZ$58 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 633 (NZ$15) | NZ$31 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,976 (NZ$171) | NZ$222 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,282 (NZ$80) | NZ$99 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 410 (NZ$10) | NZ$16 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 198 (NZ$4.85) | NZ$4.98 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 234 (NZ$5.73) | NZ$10 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 30,566 (NZ$748) | NZ$703 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.85 (NZ$0.07) | NZ$0.39 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,228 (NZ$79) | NZ$69 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 150 (NZ$3.66) | NZ$31 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 47% cheaper than in New Zealand
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