Cost of living in Russia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Russia is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 570 (₨1,738) | ₨853 | + 104% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (₨1,213) | ₨1,049 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 (₨616) | ₨492 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (₨259) | ₨185 | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 129 (₨393) | ₨314 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (₨679) | ₨168 | + 305% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 455 (₨1,386) | ₨1,416 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 (₨374) | ₨317 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (₨133) | ₨97 | + 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (₨249) | ₨506 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (₨2,153) | ₨2,654 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 159 (₨484) | ₨204 | + 138% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (₨125) | ₨193 | - 35% | |
Housing | + 59% | |||
Housing in Russia is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,353 (₨318,223) | ₨152,835 | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,898 (₨176,559) | ₨91,231 | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,160 (₨24,885) | ₨33,939 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,509 (₨163,175) | ₨75,769 | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,492 (₨86,884) | ₨53,656 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,669 (₨14,239) | ₨20,047 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 548 (₨1,672) | ₨2,152 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,357 (₨71,226) | ₨60,264 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,770 (₨23,695) | ₨26,966 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 628 (₨1,914) | ₨1,409 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,182 (₨3,604) | ₨2,151 | + 68% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,461 (₨16,655) | ₨4,450 | + 274% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,081 (₨9,396) | ₨8,668 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,397 (₨22,557) | ₨18,609 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,318 (₨25,366) | ₨7,339 | + 246% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,544,230 (₨7,758,588) | ₨4,426,660 | + 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (₨165) | ₨277 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,208 (₨6,732) | ₨3,424 | + 97% | |
Personal Care | + 76% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 526 (₨1,603) | ₨606 | + 165% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 679 (₨2,070) | ₨998 | + 107% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,296 (₨7,002) | ₨2,526 | + 177% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 515 (₨1,570) | ₨851 | + 85% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 292 (₨891) | ₨669 | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 331 (₨1,011) | ₨526 | + 92% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (₨380) | ₨209 | + 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 152 (₨463) | ₨282 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 688 (₨2,099) | ₨2,238 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | + 102% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,039 (₨6,218) | ₨3,608 | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 813 (₨2,479) | ₨1,829 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,351 (₨22,417) | ₨5,580 | + 302% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (₨12,693) | ₨6,757 | + 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 552 (₨1,684) | ₨2,441 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 219 (₨667) | ₨794 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (₨793) | ₨706 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 69,240 (₨211,146) | ₨72,434 | + 192% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (₨9) | ₨3.61 | + 146% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,892 (₨14,918) | ₨2,832 | + 427% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 (₨626) | ₨441 | + 42% | |
TOTAL | + 54% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,344 prices entered by 713 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan
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