- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 70% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 389 (kr 50) | kr 213 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (kr 38) | kr 108 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (kr 17) | kr 71 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (kr 8) | kr 19 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 86 (kr 11) | kr 49 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 162 (kr 21) | kr 34 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 313 (kr 40) | kr 61 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 97 (kr 12) | kr 27 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (kr 4.72) | kr 19 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (kr 8) | kr 31 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 522 (kr 67) | kr 159 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (kr 12) | kr 38 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 34 (kr 4.44) | kr 22 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 62% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,775 (kr 10,045) | kr 20,463 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 44,874 (kr 5,796) | kr 14,556 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,525 (kr 843) | kr 2,314 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 39,071 (kr 5,046) | kr 13,760 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 26,338 (kr 3,402) | kr 11,037 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,133 (kr 534) | kr 1,317 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 475 (kr 61) | kr 337 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,346 (kr 3,790) | kr 3,958 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,515 (kr 712) | kr 893 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (kr 53) | kr 189 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 575 (kr 74) | kr 262 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 26% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,982 (kr 643) | kr 1,014 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,765 (kr 357) | kr 419 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,474 (kr 707) | kr 1,106 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,455 (kr 963) | kr 1,540 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 61% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,113,800 (kr 143,847) | kr 344,096 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (kr 5.22) | kr 15 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,889 (kr 244) | kr 721 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 56% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 300 (kr 39) | kr 56 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 554 (kr 72) | kr 212 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,364 (kr 176) | kr 409 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 254 (kr 33) | kr 36 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 169 (kr 22) | kr 40 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 206 (kr 27) | kr 41 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (kr 9) | kr 26 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 (kr 13) | kr 26 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 601 (kr 78) | kr 327 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 53% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,594 (kr 206) | kr 496 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 654 (kr 84) | kr 253 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,403 (kr 698) | kr 943 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,290 (kr 425) | kr 953 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 393 (kr 51) | kr 131 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 180 (kr 23) | kr 45 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (kr 26) | kr 86 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,365 (kr 4,180) | kr 4,555 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.91 (kr 0.50) | kr 1.60 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,867 (kr 370) | kr 509 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 127 (kr 16) | kr 120 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 61% cheaper than in Norway
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