- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 395 (₨732) | ₨499 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 290 (₨537) | ₨568 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (₨244) | ₨226 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (₨118) | ₨104 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 90 (₨167) | ₨116 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 170 (₨314) | ₨86 | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 313 (₨581) | ₨462 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (₨177) | ₨144 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (₨71) | ₨39 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (₨118) | ₨251 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 544 (₨1,007) | ₨1,400 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (₨174) | ₨116 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (₨68) | ₨56 | + 23% | |
| 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 77,549 (₨143,741) | ₨55,142 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 45,782 (₨84,859) | ₨33,772 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,666 (₨12,357) | ₨8,707 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 41,412 (₨76,760) | ₨43,965 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 28,572 (₨52,959) | ₨29,689 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 5,071 (₨9,400) | ₨6,135 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 472 (₨874) | ₨2,778 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,665 (₨54,985) | ₨39,913 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,562 (₨10,310) | ₨10,455 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 410 (₨761) | ₨529 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 624 (₨1,157) | ₨914 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,979 (₨9,228) | ₨2,774 | + 233% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,848 (₨5,278) | ₨4,558 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,649 (₨10,471) | ₨6,214 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,810 (₨14,476) | ₨5,285 | + 174% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,154,700 (₨2,140,306) | ₨1,847,310 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (₨74) | ₨78 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,939 (₨3,593) | ₨2,538 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 303 (₨562) | ₨223 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 546 (₨1,012) | ₨485 | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,454 (₨2,695) | ₨2,263 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 254 (₨471) | ₨429 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 169 (₨314) | ₨250 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (₨368) | ₨327 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 73 (₨135) | ₨145 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 102 (₨189) | ₨107 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 650 (₨1,205) | ₨466 | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 223% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 223% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,639 (₨3,037) | ₨1,630 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (₨1,264) | ₨1,112 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,267 (₨9,763) | ₨2,379 | + 310% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,582 (₨6,639) | ₨3,097 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 410 (₨759) | ₨613 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 186 (₨345) | ₨362 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 207 (₨383) | ₨427 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 33,020 (₨61,205) | ₨54,617 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 207 (₨384) | ₨56 | + 590% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,100 (₨5,747) | ₨3,656 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 126 (₨233) | ₨173 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,857 prices entered by 1,318 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan
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