- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 73% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 367 (kr 45) | kr 221 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 295 (kr 36) | kr 112 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (kr 16) | kr 74 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (kr 8) | kr 19 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 84 (kr 10) | kr 50 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 158 (kr 19) | kr 31 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 331 (kr 40) | kr 63 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (kr 12) | kr 28 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (kr 4.37) | kr 21 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (kr 8) | kr 31 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 540 (kr 66) | kr 167 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 92 (kr 11) | kr 38 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (kr 3.92) | kr 22 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 64% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 78,392 (kr 9,559) | kr 20,635 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 41,948 (kr 5,115) | kr 14,625 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,206 (kr 757) | kr 2,890 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,431 (kr 4,686) | kr 13,430 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 26,101 (kr 3,183) | kr 10,723 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,240 (kr 517) | kr 1,147 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 477 (kr 58) | kr 314 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,460 (kr 3,227) | kr 3,579 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 (kr 687) | kr 890 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (kr 52) | kr 158 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 492 (kr 60) | kr 275 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 28% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,009 (kr 611) | kr 1,027 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,969 (kr 362) | kr 435 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,659 (kr 690) | kr 1,115 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,515 (kr 916) | kr 1,507 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 65% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,070,660 (kr 130,554) | kr 333,057 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (kr 5.05) | kr 15 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,759 (kr 215) | kr 729 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 59% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 312 (kr 38) | kr 73 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 523 (kr 64) | kr 181 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,497 (kr 183) | kr 443 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 232 (kr 28) | kr 45 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 161 (kr 20) | kr 39 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 221 (kr 27) | kr 44 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (kr 8) | kr 24 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (kr 12) | kr 28 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 600 (kr 73) | kr 375 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 55% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,572 (kr 192) | kr 504 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 669 (kr 82) | kr 254 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,377 (kr 656) | kr 974 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,447 (kr 420) | kr 889 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 385 (kr 47) | kr 135 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 181 (kr 22) | kr 49 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 231 (kr 28) | kr 87 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,989 (kr 3,901) | kr 4,359 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.76 (kr 0.46) | kr 2.23 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,101 (kr 378) | kr 498 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 134 (kr 16) | kr 121 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 64% cheaper than in Norway
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