Cost of living in Russia compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 53% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 546 (kr 89) | kr 198 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 325 (kr 53) | kr 121 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 183 (kr 30) | kr 72 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 80 (kr 13) | kr 20 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 117 (kr 19) | kr 48 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 221 (kr 36) | kr 35 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 423 (kr 69) | kr 56 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 118 (kr 19) | kr 29 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 63 (kr 10) | kr 21 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 72 (kr 12) | kr 32 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 653 (kr 106) | kr 174 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 139 (kr 23) | kr 36 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (kr 6) | kr 26 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 54% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 73,166 (kr 11,854) | kr 22,152 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 47,493 (kr 7,695) | kr 17,092 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,457 (kr 1,370) | kr 2,531 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 43,564 (kr 7,058) | kr 13,337 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 27,995 (kr 4,536) | kr 10,416 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,912 (kr 796) | kr 1,141 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 545 (kr 88) | kr 445 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 27,209 (kr 4,408) | kr 4,523 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,557 (kr 1,548) | kr 2,693 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 524 (kr 85) | kr 94 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,014 (kr 164) | kr 496 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 14% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,112 (kr 990) | kr 964 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,710 (kr 601) | kr 472 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,733 (kr 1,091) | kr 999 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,592 (kr 1,230) | kr 1,215 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 45% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,148,240 (kr 348,045) | kr 360,213 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (kr 8) | kr 22 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,861 (kr 302) | kr 813 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 31% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 465 (kr 75) | kr 66 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 440 (kr 71) | kr 116 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,490 (kr 241) | kr 393 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 365 (kr 59) | kr 45 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 225 (kr 36) | kr 42 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 250 (kr 40) | kr 41 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 109 (kr 18) | kr 26 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 132 (kr 21) | kr 25 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 550 (kr 89) | kr 496 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Russia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,732 (kr 281) | kr 673 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 651 (kr 105) | kr 286 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,271 (kr 692) | kr 1,389 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,165 (kr 675) | kr 1,067 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 395 (kr 64) | kr 167 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 196 (kr 32) | kr 47 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 228 (kr 37) | kr 93 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 54,803 (kr 8,879) | kr 5,951 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.68 (kr 0.43) | kr 1.32 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,144 (kr 509) | kr 470 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 187 (kr 30) | kr 138 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 46% cheaper than in Norway
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