- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Norway
- Comparison
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 395 (kr 51) | kr 209 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 290 (kr 38) | kr 107 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (kr 17) | kr 75 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (kr 8) | kr 18 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 90 (kr 12) | kr 49 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 170 (kr 22) | kr 33 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 313 (kr 41) | kr 60 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (kr 12) | kr 26 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (kr 4.96) | kr 19 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (kr 8) | kr 31 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 544 (kr 71) | kr 164 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (kr 12) | kr 38 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (kr 4.80) | kr 23 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 60% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,549 (kr 10,098) | kr 20,539 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 45,782 (kr 5,962) | kr 14,429 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,666 (kr 868) | kr 3,205 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 41,412 (kr 5,393) | kr 13,119 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 28,572 (kr 3,721) | kr 10,325 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 5,071 (kr 660) | kr 2,111 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 472 (kr 61) | kr 305 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,665 (kr 3,863) | kr 4,005 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,562 (kr 724) | kr 979 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 410 (kr 53) | kr 141 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 624 (kr 81) | kr 244 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 24% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,979 (kr 648) | kr 1,029 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,848 (kr 371) | kr 414 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,649 (kr 736) | kr 1,112 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,810 (kr 1,017) | kr 1,495 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 60% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,154,700 (kr 150,362) | kr 327,004 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (kr 5.21) | kr 15 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,939 (kr 252) | kr 719 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 53% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 303 (kr 40) | kr 49 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 546 (kr 71) | kr 231 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,454 (kr 189) | kr 288 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 254 (kr 33) | kr 35 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 169 (kr 22) | kr 43 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (kr 26) | kr 51 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 73 (kr 9) | kr 26 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 102 (kr 13) | kr 23 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 650 (kr 85) | kr 321 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 51% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,639 (kr 213) | kr 488 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (kr 89) | kr 255 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,267 (kr 686) | kr 903 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,582 (kr 466) | kr 891 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 410 (kr 53) | kr 131 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 186 (kr 24) | kr 45 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 207 (kr 27) | kr 84 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 33,020 (kr 4,300) | kr 4,870 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 207 (kr 27) | kr 1.76 | + 1429% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,100 (kr 404) | kr 522 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 126 (kr 16) | kr 118 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,960 prices entered by 1,070 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 44% cheaper than in Norway
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