- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 48% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 357 (5.34 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 284 (4.25 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (2.00 B/.) | 3.81 B/. | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (0.95 B/.) | 1.62 B/. | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 81 (1.22 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 146 (2.18 B/.) | 3.20 B/. | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 309 (4.62 B/.) | 4.68 B/. | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (1.41 B/.) | 4.51 B/. | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (0.53 B/.) | 2.00 B/. | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (0.92 B/.) | 0.87 B/. | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 530 (8 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (1.40 B/.) | 2.23 B/. | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (0.47 B/.) | 1.62 B/. | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 38% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 74,401 (1,113 B/.) | 1,595 B/. | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,896 (597 B/.) | 1,004 B/. | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,144 (92 B/.) | 147 B/. | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,069 (555 B/.) | 988 B/. | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,805 (371 B/.) | 587 B/. | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,895 (58 B/.) | 108 B/. | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 482 (7 B/.) | 31 B/. | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,462 (396 B/.) | 350 B/. | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,863 (88 B/.) | 95 B/. | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 384 (5.75 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 523 (8 B/.) | 4.18 B/. | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 16% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,275 (79 B/.) | 67 B/. | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,110 (47 B/.) | 39 B/. | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,592 (84 B/.) | 82 B/. | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,318 (109 B/.) | 97 B/. | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 22% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,174,220 (17,567 B/.) | 20,119 B/. | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (0.64 B/.) | 0.80 B/. | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,678 (25 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 57% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 318 (4.76 B/.) | 5.19 B/. | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 498 (7 B/.) | 28 B/. | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,232 (18 B/.) | 41 B/. | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 232 (3.48 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 159 (2.38 B/.) | 5.51 B/. | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 205 (3.07 B/.) | 5.59 B/. | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (1.05 B/.) | 3.28 B/. | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 103 (1.54 B/.) | 2.86 B/. | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 529 (8 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 30% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,635 (24 B/.) | 50 B/. | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 669 (10 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,972 (74 B/.) | 104 B/. | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,313 (50 B/.) | 71 B/. | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 371 (5.55 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 176 (2.63 B/.) | 4.03 B/. | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 227 (3.40 B/.) | 4.06 B/. | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,742 (475 B/.) | 586 B/. | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.78 (0.07 B/.) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,075 (46 B/.) | 58 B/. | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (2.05 B/.) | 5.30 B/. | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01496
PAB
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,085 prices entered by 951 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 34% cheaper than in Panama
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