Cost of living in Russia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 494 (₨1,475) | ₨944 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 393 (₨1,175) | ₨1,140 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 185 (₨551) | ₨401 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (₨251) | ₨181 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (₨347) | ₨287 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 183 (₨547) | ₨159 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 440 (₨1,315) | ₨1,152 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (₨319) | ₨299 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 45 (₨134) | ₨102 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 74 (₨220) | ₨526 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 664 (₨1,984) | ₨2,499 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 145 (₨433) | ₨268 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 42 (₨126) | ₨158 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 85,376 (₨255,102) | ₨134,247 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 50,898 (₨152,082) | ₨65,560 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,096 (₨24,190) | ₨27,279 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 41,842 (₨125,022) | ₨69,571 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 26,118 (₨78,041) | ₨48,839 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,479 (₨13,383) | ₨25,072 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 543 (₨1,623) | ₨2,220 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,795 (₨71,097) | ₨71,861 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,935 (₨26,697) | ₨27,957 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 566 (₨1,690) | ₨1,360 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 964 (₨2,882) | ₨1,526 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,185 (₨15,493) | ₨4,218 | + 267% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,266 (₨9,759) | ₨6,291 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,827 (₨23,387) | ₨12,745 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,868 (₨29,484) | ₨10,255 | + 188% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,607,530 (₨7,791,225) | ₨4,775,380 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (₨154) | ₨270 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,300 (₨6,872) | ₨4,513 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 535 (₨1,599) | ₨729 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 657 (₨1,963) | ₨884 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,945 (₨5,812) | ₨2,402 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 439 (₨1,313) | ₨2,247 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 244 (₨728) | ₨772 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 294 (₨879) | ₨677 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 113 (₨337) | ₨208 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 153 (₨456) | ₨221 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 882 (₨2,634) | ₨2,282 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,818 (₨5,433) | ₨2,878 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (₨2,039) | ₨2,278 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,843 (₨23,434) | ₨3,647 | + 543% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,017 (₨12,002) | ₨7,900 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 484 (₨1,445) | ₨2,449 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 205 (₨613) | ₨675 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 244 (₨729) | ₨764 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 72,129 (₨215,518) | ₨71,370 | + 202% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.76 (₨8) | ₨3.52 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,641 (₨10,879) | ₨3,578 | + 204% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 199 (₨595) | ₨521 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,027 prices entered by 971 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan
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