- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 389 (₨797) | ₨513 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (₨599) | ₨606 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (₨270) | ₨229 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (₨131) | ₨105 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 86 (₨177) | ₨117 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 163 (₨334) | ₨81 | + 311% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 313 (₨641) | ₨477 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 97 (₨198) | ₨155 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (₨75) | ₨40 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (₨131) | ₨282 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 521 (₨1,068) | ₨1,862 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (₨192) | ₨116 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 35 (₨71) | ₨54 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,847 (₨159,439) | ₨54,970 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 44,874 (₨91,907) | ₨33,795 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,525 (₨13,364) | ₨8,168 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 39,071 (₨80,021) | ₨43,470 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 27,034 (₨55,369) | ₨28,720 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,906 (₨10,048) | ₨6,246 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 475 (₨973) | ₨2,713 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,346 (₨60,103) | ₨40,486 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,521 (₨11,307) | ₨10,940 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (₨846) | ₨530 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 572 (₨1,172) | ₨954 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,984 (₨10,209) | ₨2,666 | + 283% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,779 (₨5,691) | ₨4,526 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,479 (₨11,221) | ₨6,314 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,728 (₨15,827) | ₨5,541 | + 186% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,113,800 (₨2,281,166) | ₨1,767,640 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (₨83) | ₨81 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,905 (₨3,901) | ₨2,420 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 296 (₨606) | ₨205 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 556 (₨1,138) | ₨1,014 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,391 (₨2,849) | ₨2,107 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 254 (₨519) | ₨398 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 173 (₨354) | ₨255 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 205 (₨419) | ₨342 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 72 (₨148) | ₨141 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (₨205) | ₨110 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 652 (₨1,335) | ₨454 | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,569 (₨3,212) | ₨1,581 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 657 (₨1,345) | ₨1,138 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,403 (₨11,066) | ₨3,973 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,547 (₨7,264) | ₨3,166 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 402 (₨823) | ₨510 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 179 (₨367) | ₨356 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 206 (₨422) | ₨496 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,428 (₨66,416) | ₨57,586 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.90 (₨8) | ₨27 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,795 (₨5,725) | ₨3,816 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 127 (₨261) | ₨172 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,714 prices entered by 1,304 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan
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