- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Norway
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 72% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 355 (kr 45) | kr 219 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 285 (kr 37) | kr 112 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (kr 17) | kr 74 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (kr 8) | kr 19 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 82 (kr 10) | kr 50 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 147 (kr 19) | kr 32 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 311 (kr 40) | kr 64 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (kr 12) | kr 28 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (kr 4.51) | kr 21 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (kr 8) | kr 31 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 523 (kr 67) | kr 167 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (kr 12) | kr 38 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (kr 4.03) | kr 22 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 62% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,648 (kr 9,676) | kr 20,511 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 40,722 (kr 5,208) | kr 14,695 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,208 (kr 794) | kr 1,936 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,306 (kr 4,899) | kr 13,259 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 25,041 (kr 3,203) | kr 10,598 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,902 (kr 499) | kr 1,103 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 482 (kr 62) | kr 318 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,711 (kr 3,416) | kr 3,684 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,841 (kr 747) | kr 962 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 395 (kr 51) | kr 134 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 537 (kr 69) | kr 281 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 24% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,258 (kr 673) | kr 1,035 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,050 (kr 390) | kr 451 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,486 (kr 702) | kr 1,079 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,257 (kr 928) | kr 1,464 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 63% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,132,050 (kr 144,791) | kr 324,117 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (kr 5.41) | kr 15 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,702 (kr 218) | kr 736 | - 70% | |
| 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 318 (kr 41) | kr 79 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 (kr 64) | kr 181 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,317 (kr 168) | kr 456 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 (kr 29) | kr 43 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 160 (kr 20) | kr 37 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 207 (kr 26) | kr 41 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (kr 9) | kr 27 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 101 (kr 13) | kr 28 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 524 (kr 67) | kr 338 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 52% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,596 (kr 204) | kr 520 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 670 (kr 86) | kr 261 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,573 (kr 713) | kr 933 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,373 (kr 431) | kr 879 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 373 (kr 48) | kr 136 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 179 (kr 23) | kr 46 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 226 (kr 29) | kr 86 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,480 (kr 4,026) | kr 4,339 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.91 (kr 0.63) | kr 2.23 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,130 (kr 400) | kr 502 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (kr 17) | kr 121 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 62% cheaper than in Norway
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