- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
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 355 (₨725) | ₨541 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 285 (₨582) | ₨605 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (₨272) | ₨220 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (₨131) | ₨108 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 82 (₨167) | ₨121 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 147 (₨299) | ₨81 | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 308 (₨630) | ₨437 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (₨192) | ₨154 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (₨72) | ₨40 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (₨126) | ₨307 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 521 (₨1,065) | ₨2,141 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (₨192) | ₨117 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (₨64) | ₨56 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,451 (₨154,199) | ₨57,744 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 40,756 (₨83,292) | ₨36,167 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,212 (₨12,696) | ₨8,189 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,740 (₨77,130) | ₨44,615 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,941 (₨50,971) | ₨25,314 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,886 (₨7,942) | ₨6,795 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 481 (₨983) | ₨2,646 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,710 (₨54,587) | ₨39,967 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,864 (₨11,984) | ₨11,006 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 395 (₨807) | ₨499 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 537 (₨1,097) | ₨816 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,258 (₨10,746) | ₨2,600 | + 313% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,050 (₨6,233) | ₨4,026 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,486 (₨11,212) | ₨6,156 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,257 (₨14,832) | ₨5,399 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,138,220 (₨2,326,175) | ₨1,834,970 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (₨87) | ₨89 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,676 (₨3,424) | ₨2,526 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 318 (₨650) | ₨227 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 (₨1,029) | ₨639 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,329 (₨2,715) | ₨2,133 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 (₨469) | ₨444 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 160 (₨327) | ₨275 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 207 (₨423) | ₨340 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (₨142) | ₨142 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 101 (₨207) | ₨109 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 528 (₨1,078) | ₨637 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,596 (₨3,261) | ₨1,494 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 670 (₨1,369) | ₨1,128 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,573 (₨11,390) | ₨3,688 | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,373 (₨6,894) | ₨3,101 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 371 (₨759) | ₨526 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 178 (₨364) | ₨392 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 226 (₨462) | ₨548 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,511 (₨64,398) | ₨54,726 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.91 (₨10) | ₨28 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,130 (₨6,396) | ₨4,012 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (₨280) | ₨187 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,050 prices entered by 1,449 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan
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