- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 359 (₨756) | ₨554 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 278 (₨585) | ₨627 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (₨282) | ₨223 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (₨137) | ₨107 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 81 (₨171) | ₨122 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 138 (₨290) | ₨82 | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 310 (₨652) | ₨613 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 93 (₨195) | ₨157 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (₨73) | ₨40 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (₨127) | ₨283 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 532 (₨1,119) | ₨2,980 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 96 (₨202) | ₨116 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (₨67) | ₨57 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,340 (₨158,488) | ₨55,953 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,678 (₨83,468) | ₨36,016 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,137 (₨12,911) | ₨8,195 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,444 (₨80,871) | ₨46,000 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,360 (₨51,244) | ₨29,458 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,704 (₨7,792) | ₨6,939 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 478 (₨1,006) | ₨2,737 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,419 (₨55,576) | ₨41,391 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,120 (₨12,873) | ₨11,316 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 403 (₨848) | ₨503 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 509 (₨1,071) | ₨1,031 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,511 (₨11,594) | ₨2,663 | + 335% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,037 (₨6,388) | ₨4,551 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 (₨11,858) | ₨6,644 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,478 (₨15,731) | ₨6,006 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,208,140 (₨2,541,485) | ₨2,201,860 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (₨90) | ₨92 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,702 (₨3,581) | ₨2,561 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 324 (₨681) | ₨241 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 508 (₨1,069) | ₨748 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,237 (₨2,603) | ₨2,396 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 (₨483) | ₨445 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 166 (₨349) | ₨320 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 211 (₨445) | ₨364 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 71 (₨149) | ₨158 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 104 (₨218) | ₨112 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 515 (₨1,084) | ₨589 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,688 (₨3,550) | ₨1,589 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (₨1,434) | ₨1,181 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,430 (₨11,422) | ₨3,978 | + 187% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,292 (₨6,925) | ₨3,176 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 379 (₨798) | ₨1,228 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 177 (₨373) | ₨389 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 234 (₨493) | ₨548 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,513 (₨66,291) | ₨57,145 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.86 (₨10) | ₨50 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,232 (₨6,799) | ₨3,979 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 140 (₨294) | ₨278 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,516 prices entered by 1,373 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan
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