Cost of living in Russia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 399 (₨825) | ₨441 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 284 (₨587) | ₨682 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (₨296) | ₨269 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (₨135) | ₨115 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (₨182) | ₨152 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 129 (₨266) | ₨86 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 345 (₨713) | ₨730 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 108 (₨223) | ₨149 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (₨72) | ₨53 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (₨137) | ₨304 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 583 (₨1,204) | ₨1,613 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 109 (₨226) | ₨130 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 28 (₨59) | ₨81 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 68,166 (₨140,716) | ₨68,178 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 37,974 (₨78,391) | ₨38,848 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,392 (₨13,196) | ₨11,046 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 31,618 (₨65,269) | ₨53,451 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 22,018 (₨45,453) | ₨33,101 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,038 (₨8,337) | ₨9,791 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 448 (₨925) | ₨2,408 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,813 (₨51,221) | ₨45,353 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,723 (₨13,878) | ₨22,152 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 416 (₨859) | ₨767 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 926 (₨1,912) | ₨518 | + 269% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,661 (₨9,622) | ₨3,232 | + 198% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,580 (₨5,325) | ₨5,463 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,596 (₨11,552) | ₨9,871 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,714 (₨13,859) | ₨6,396 | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,237,120 (₨2,553,819) | ₨2,677,660 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (₨97) | ₨106 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,548 (₨3,195) | ₨2,392 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 476 (₨982) | ₨250 | + 293% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 (₨1,039) | ₨778 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,289 (₨2,662) | ₨1,865 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 311 (₨642) | ₨577 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (₨377) | ₨370 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 206 (₨425) | ₨526 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 77 (₨160) | ₨185 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 97 (₨201) | ₨156 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 580 (₨1,197) | ₨515 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,480 (₨3,055) | ₨2,013 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 574 (₨1,185) | ₨1,512 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,826 (₨12,026) | ₨2,928 | + 311% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,401 (₨7,020) | ₨3,842 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 387 (₨800) | ₨1,548 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 168 (₨346) | ₨492 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 221 (₨456) | ₨444 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 38,001 (₨78,446) | ₨75,858 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (₨13) | ₨41 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,491 (₨7,207) | ₨3,909 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (₨330) | ₨282 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,122 prices entered by 1,119 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan
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