Cost of living in Russia compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 76% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 397 (kr 43) | kr 217 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 285 (kr 31) | kr 122 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (kr 16) | kr 72 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 66 (kr 7) | kr 21 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 89 (kr 10) | kr 48 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 129 (kr 14) | kr 37 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 344 (kr 37) | kr 66 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 109 (kr 12) | kr 33 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (kr 3.81) | kr 23 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (kr 7) | kr 31 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 592 (kr 64) | kr 160 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 110 (kr 12) | kr 36 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (kr 3.16) | kr 20 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 67% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 67,086 (kr 7,268) | kr 17,874 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,456 (kr 4,166) | kr 13,193 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,392 (kr 693) | kr 1,328 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 31,988 (kr 3,466) | kr 13,005 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 22,108 (kr 2,395) | kr 9,667 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,038 (kr 438) | kr 830 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 468 (kr 51) | kr 396 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,223 (kr 2,733) | kr 3,994 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,505 (kr 705) | kr 1,544 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 416 (kr 45) | kr 110 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 926 (kr 100) | kr 272 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 50% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,620 (kr 501) | kr 893 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,592 (kr 281) | kr 588 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,570 (kr 603) | kr 876 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,801 (kr 737) | kr 1,780 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 69% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,259,290 (kr 136,433) | kr 352,685 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (kr 5.09) | kr 16 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,553 (kr 168) | kr 771 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 65% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 476 (kr 52) | kr 106 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 514 (kr 56) | kr 154 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,282 (kr 139) | kr 405 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 311 (kr 34) | kr 55 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (kr 20) | kr 51 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (kr 23) | kr 80 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 80 (kr 9) | kr 23 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 99 (kr 11) | kr 23 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 570 (kr 62) | kr 457 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 56% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,449 (kr 157) | kr 640 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 575 (kr 62) | kr 292 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,967 (kr 647) | kr 1,520 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,419 (kr 370) | kr 872 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 387 (kr 42) | kr 149 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 168 (kr 18) | kr 47 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 223 (kr 24) | kr 93 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 37,677 (kr 4,082) | kr 4,993 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (kr 0.71) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,491 (kr 378) | kr 539 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (kr 17) | kr 137 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 67% cheaper than in Norway
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