Cost of living in Russia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 473 (₨1,394) | ₨520 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 310 (₨914) | ₨735 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 179 (₨526) | ₨215 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 79 (₨233) | ₨118 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (₨341) | ₨171 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 214 (₨630) | ₨102 | + 519% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 415 (₨1,222) | ₨658 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 116 (₨340) | ₨191 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 61 (₨179) | ₨49 | + 267% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 69 (₨203) | ₨220 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 650 (₨1,915) | ₨2,141 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 131 (₨386) | ₨173 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 38 (₨112) | ₨75 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 58,740 (₨173,027) | ₨62,047 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 41,557 (₨122,411) | ₨41,741 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,086 (₨23,819) | ₨12,734 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 36,863 (₨108,585) | ₨51,003 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 27,195 (₨80,108) | ₨40,597 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,533 (₨16,298) | ₨10,342 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 488 (₨1,437) | ₨2,215 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 28,032 (₨82,572) | ₨48,051 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,369 (₨24,653) | ₨18,356 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 508 (₨1,498) | ₨851 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 795 (₨2,340) | ₨804 | + 191% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,389 (₨15,875) | ₨3,685 | + 331% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,367 (₨9,918) | ₨7,400 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,468 (₨19,054) | ₨17,451 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,167 (₨21,112) | ₨9,264 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,037,620 (₨6,002,085) | ₨5,127,630 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (₨148) | ₨146 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,711 (₨5,039) | ₨2,605 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 453 (₨1,334) | ₨237 | + 463% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 457 (₨1,346) | ₨572 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,321 (₨3,890) | ₨1,768 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 311 (₨917) | ₨1,267 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 215 (₨634) | ₨575 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 255 (₨752) | ₨371 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 99 (₨293) | ₨352 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 124 (₨364) | ₨116 | + 213% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 585 (₨1,724) | ₨681 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Russia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,591 (₨4,686) | ₨1,553 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 553 (₨1,630) | ₨1,186 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,679 (₨13,782) | ₨2,403 | + 473% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,412 (₨12,995) | ₨4,127 | + 215% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 375 (₨1,105) | ₨356 | + 211% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 187 (₨550) | ₨461 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 239 (₨703) | ₨513 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 48,343 (₨142,401) | ₨68,038 | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.27 (₨10) | ₨4.02 | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,826 (₨8,324) | ₨3,768 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 175 (₨517) | ₨249 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan
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