Cost of living in Russia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Russia is 61% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 570 (NZ$10) | NZ$25 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (NZ$7) | NZ$17 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 (NZ$3.65) | NZ$9 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (NZ$1.54) | NZ$2.80 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 129 (NZ$2.33) | NZ$12 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (NZ$4.03) | NZ$10 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 455 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 (NZ$2.22) | NZ$4.79 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (NZ$0.79) | NZ$4.14 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (NZ$1.48) | NZ$6 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (NZ$13) | NZ$20 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 159 (NZ$2.87) | NZ$4.46 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (NZ$0.74) | NZ$3.26 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Russia is 61% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,353 (NZ$1,887) | NZ$4,070 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,898 (NZ$1,047) | NZ$3,352 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,160 (NZ$148) | NZ$197 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,509 (NZ$968) | NZ$2,492 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,492 (NZ$515) | NZ$2,198 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,669 (NZ$84) | NZ$153 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 548 (NZ$10) | NZ$90 | - 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,357 (NZ$422) | NZ$565 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,770 (NZ$141) | NZ$231 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 628 (NZ$11) | NZ$19 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,182 (NZ$21) | NZ$32 | - 33% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 36% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,461 (NZ$99) | NZ$139 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,081 (NZ$56) | NZ$95 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,397 (NZ$134) | NZ$186 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,318 (NZ$150) | NZ$225 | - 33% | |
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 2,544,230 (NZ$46,016) | NZ$41,100 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (NZ$0.98) | NZ$2.85 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,208 (NZ$40) | NZ$190 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 15% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 526 (NZ$10) | NZ$10 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 679 (NZ$12) | NZ$5.00 | + 146% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,296 (NZ$42) | NZ$60 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 515 (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 292 (NZ$5.28) | NZ$5.35 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 331 (NZ$5.99) | NZ$8 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (NZ$2.25) | NZ$3.09 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 152 (NZ$2.75) | NZ$3.99 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 688 (NZ$12) | NZ$38 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 50% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Russia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,039 (NZ$37) | NZ$70 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 813 (NZ$15) | NZ$43 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,351 (NZ$133) | NZ$180 | - 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (NZ$75) | NZ$136 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 552 (NZ$10) | NZ$20 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 219 (NZ$3.96) | NZ$5.95 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (NZ$4.70) | NZ$13 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 69,240 (NZ$1,252) | NZ$1,526 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (NZ$0.05) | NZ$0.41 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,892 (NZ$88) | NZ$73 | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 (NZ$3.71) | NZ$40 | - 91% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,653 prices entered by 355 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 58% cheaper than in New Zealand
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