Cost of living in Russia compared to Norway
Currency:
Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Russia is 68% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 537 (kr 60) | kr 227 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 390 (kr 44) | kr 136 | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 209 (kr 23) | kr 82 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 88 (kr 10) | kr 23 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 145 (kr 16) | kr 58 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 231 (kr 26) | kr 49 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 459 (kr 51) | kr 83 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 137 (kr 15) | kr 32 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 47 (kr 5.30) | kr 25 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 94 (kr 10) | kr 34 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 710 (kr 80) | kr 196 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 173 (kr 19) | kr 34 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 43 (kr 4.84) | kr 31 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Russia is 63% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 99,587 (kr 11,178) | kr 21,706 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 60,282 (kr 6,766) | kr 18,504 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,433 (kr 947) | kr 2,720 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 58,084 (kr 6,520) | kr 15,995 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 31,371 (kr 3,521) | kr 12,414 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,904 (kr 663) | kr 4,339 | - 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 826 (kr 93) | kr 466 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 22,950 (kr 2,576) | kr 7,561 | - 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,202 (kr 921) | kr 1,915 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 618 (kr 69) | kr 93 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,001 (kr 112) | kr 376 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 27% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,359 (kr 714) | kr 1,043 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,378 (kr 379) | kr 489 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,591 (kr 964) | kr 1,192 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,253 (kr 926) | kr 1,621 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 58% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,781,220 (kr 312,184) | kr 396,153 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 55 (kr 6) | kr 23 | - 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,964 (kr 220) | kr 768 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 52% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 389 (kr 44) | kr 65 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 515 (kr 58) | kr 107 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,847 (kr 207) | kr 518 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 356 (kr 40) | kr 53 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 275 (kr 31) | kr 38 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 247 (kr 28) | kr 54 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 138 (kr 15) | kr 39 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 150 (kr 17) | kr 26 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 580 (kr 65) | kr 519 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 51% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,812 (kr 203) | kr 543 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 758 (kr 85) | kr 306 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,815 (kr 765) | kr 523 | + 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,687 (kr 414) | kr 986 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 539 (kr 60) | kr 165 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 223 (kr 25) | kr 52 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 262 (kr 29) | kr 103 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,778 (kr 6,373) | kr 5,946 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.92 (kr 0.55) | kr 1.11 | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,091 (kr 459) | kr 518 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 200 (kr 22) | kr 150 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 60% cheaper than in Norway
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