Cost of living in Russia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 407 (₨947) | ₨577 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 265 (₨617) | ₨658 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 147 (₨343) | ₨249 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 67 (₨156) | ₨108 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (₨205) | ₨120 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 147 (₨342) | ₨96 | + 257% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 324 (₨755) | ₨526 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 98 (₨227) | ₨176 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (₨80) | ₨44 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (₨149) | ₨344 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 591 (₨1,377) | ₨1,632 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 102 (₨238) | ₨126 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (₨74) | ₨57 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 71,169 (₨165,815) | ₨60,758 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 39,385 (₨91,763) | ₨35,785 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,163 (₨14,360) | ₨9,753 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 40,928 (₨95,357) | ₨53,937 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 24,350 (₨56,731) | ₨30,998 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,247 (₨9,896) | ₨7,631 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 417 (₨972) | ₨2,510 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,540 (₨61,834) | ₨40,341 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,255 (₨14,574) | ₨12,473 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 462 (₨1,075) | ₨609 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 628 (₨1,463) | ₨649 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,495 (₨12,803) | ₨2,518 | + 409% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,544 (₨5,927) | ₨3,757 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,941 (₨13,843) | ₨6,430 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,606 (₨15,390) | ₨5,127 | + 200% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,358,270 (₨3,164,592) | ₨2,319,940 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (₨107) | ₨115 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,874 (₨4,366) | ₨2,310 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 449 (₨1,045) | ₨235 | + 344% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 578 (₨1,348) | ₨426 | + 217% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,374 (₨3,202) | ₨1,378 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 313 (₨729) | ₨435 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 167 (₨390) | ₨332 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 227 (₨528) | ₨311 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (₨191) | ₨207 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 99 (₨232) | ₨138 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 570 (₨1,329) | ₨434 | + 206% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,511 (₨3,521) | ₨1,566 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 597 (₨1,391) | ₨1,256 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,681 (₨13,237) | ₨3,430 | + 286% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,689 (₨8,594) | ₨3,673 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 394 (₨918) | ₨792 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 200 (₨467) | ₨348 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 215 (₨501) | ₨516 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 31,375 (₨73,100) | ₨46,753 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.24 (₨5.21) | ₨4.30 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,654 (₨8,513) | ₨4,335 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 155 (₨361) | ₨215 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,776 prices entered by 952 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan
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