Cost of living in Russia compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 69% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 367 (kr 53) | kr 202 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 253 (kr 37) | kr 120 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 141 (kr 20) | kr 65 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 66 (kr 10) | kr 19 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 86 (kr 12) | kr 47 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 148 (kr 21) | kr 37 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 313 (kr 45) | kr 66 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 93 (kr 14) | kr 31 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (kr 4.80) | kr 24 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (kr 9) | kr 32 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 536 (kr 78) | kr 190 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 95 (kr 14) | kr 38 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (kr 4.41) | kr 24 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 58% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 74,174 (kr 10,750) | kr 22,318 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 41,926 (kr 6,076) | kr 16,671 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,262 (kr 908) | kr 2,065 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 39,244 (kr 5,688) | kr 13,494 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 24,456 (kr 3,544) | kr 10,818 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,920 (kr 568) | kr 1,454 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 427 (kr 62) | kr 280 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,434 (kr 3,831) | kr 3,810 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,580 (kr 809) | kr 1,236 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 483 (kr 70) | kr 117 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 713 (kr 103) | kr 273 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,635 (kr 817) | kr 908 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,885 (kr 418) | kr 367 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,988 (kr 868) | kr 982 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,277 (kr 1,055) | kr 1,532 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 54% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,411,930 (kr 204,629) | kr 325,703 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (kr 7) | kr 16 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,878 (kr 272) | kr 751 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 51% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 502 (kr 73) | kr 69 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 585 (kr 85) | kr 113 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,282 (kr 186) | kr 672 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 238 (kr 34) | kr 33 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 160 (kr 23) | kr 40 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (kr 29) | kr 45 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (kr 10) | kr 33 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 94 (kr 14) | kr 26 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 682 (kr 99) | kr 356 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 45% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,703 (kr 247) | kr 512 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 633 (kr 92) | kr 273 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,976 (kr 1,011) | kr 1,101 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,282 (kr 476) | kr 908 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 420 (kr 61) | kr 139 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 202 (kr 29) | kr 51 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 239 (kr 35) | kr 90 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 30,566 (kr 4,430) | kr 4,305 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.85 (kr 0.41) | kr 1.48 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,280 (kr 475) | kr 456 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 149 (kr 22) | kr 128 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 55% cheaper than in Norway
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