Cost of living in Russia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 521 (₨1,587) | ₨731 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 373 (₨1,136) | ₨1,041 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 209 (₨636) | ₨528 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 83 (₨252) | ₨214 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 135 (₨412) | ₨322 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (₨679) | ₨149 | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 428 (₨1,305) | ₨1,081 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 130 (₨396) | ₨309 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 43 (₨131) | ₨90 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (₨256) | ₨630 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 692 (₨2,107) | ₨2,418 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 153 (₨465) | ₨251 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 38 (₨116) | ₨149 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 101,701 (₨309,841) | ₨145,840 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 58,371 (₨177,832) | ₨84,435 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,791 (₨23,736) | ₨28,403 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 55,623 (₨169,461) | ₨81,992 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 29,765 (₨90,681) | ₨49,088 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,810 (₨17,699) | ₨20,612 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 840 (₨2,558) | ₨2,327 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,393 (₨71,270) | ₨66,138 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,096 (₨24,664) | ₨30,635 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 555 (₨1,690) | ₨1,207 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 729 (₨2,222) | ₨2,564 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,748 (₨17,512) | ₨3,990 | + 339% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,213 (₨9,788) | ₨9,761 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,605 (₨23,169) | ₨15,603 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,490 (₨22,820) | ₨10,887 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,780,330 (₨8,470,517) | ₨3,758,550 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (₨164) | ₨285 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,831 (₨5,578) | ₨3,201 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 280 (₨852) | ₨266 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 557 (₨1,698) | ₨697 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,958 (₨5,966) | ₨3,731 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 341 (₨1,040) | ₨812 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 228 (₨696) | ₨616 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 246 (₨749) | ₨585 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 129 (₨392) | ₨350 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 134 (₨407) | ₨252 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 562 (₨1,711) | ₨691 | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 49% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,946 (₨5,928) | ₨3,554 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 737 (₨2,247) | ₨1,717 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,809 (₨20,744) | ₨6,844 | + 203% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,502 (₨10,669) | ₨7,013 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 547 (₨1,666) | ₨2,877 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 203 (₨620) | ₨562 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 266 (₨811) | ₨877 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 56,114 (₨170,957) | ₨70,829 | + 141% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 5.55 (₨17) | ₨255 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,079 (₨9,380) | ₨4,288 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 191 (₨582) | ₨448 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,919 prices entered by 530 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan
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