Cost of living in Russia compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 49% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 403 (5.30 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 282 (3.71 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 144 (1.90 B/.) | 2.89 B/. | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 66 (0.87 B/.) | 1.54 B/. | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (1.15 B/.) | 2.88 B/. | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 131 (1.72 B/.) | 2.50 B/. | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 327 (4.30 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 104 (1.37 B/.) | 2.74 B/. | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (0.44 B/.) | 2.04 B/. | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (0.85 B/.) | 1.02 B/. | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 593 (8 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 107 (1.41 B/.) | 2.18 B/. | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (0.38 B/.) | 1.48 B/. | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 44% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 68,919 (906 B/.) | 1,271 B/. | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,582 (507 B/.) | 912 B/. | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,843 (77 B/.) | 117 B/. | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,248 (424 B/.) | 899 B/. | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 22,906 (301 B/.) | 620 B/. | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,073 (54 B/.) | 89 B/. | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 426 (5.60 B/.) | 43 B/. | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,093 (317 B/.) | 426 B/. | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,542 (86 B/.) | 118 B/. | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 430 (5.65 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 731 (10 B/.) | 4.48 B/. | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 10% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,758 (63 B/.) | 45 B/. | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,497 (33 B/.) | 34 B/. | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,603 (74 B/.) | 68 B/. | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,752 (89 B/.) | 76 B/. | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 24% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,287,930 (16,929 B/.) | 20,020 B/. | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (0.62 B/.) | 0.71 B/. | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,631 (21 B/.) | 34 B/. | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 53% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 473 (6 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 558 (7 B/.) | 26 B/. | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,269 (17 B/.) | 43 B/. | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 308 (4.05 B/.) | 4.94 B/. | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 175 (2.30 B/.) | 3.57 B/. | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 216 (2.84 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 80 (1.05 B/.) | 2.30 B/. | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 104 (1.36 B/.) | 2.67 B/. | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 546 (7 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 33% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,446 (19 B/.) | 33 B/. | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 591 (8 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,565 (73 B/.) | 39 B/. | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,234 (43 B/.) | 57 B/. | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 379 (4.98 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 174 (2.28 B/.) | 4.47 B/. | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 220 (2.89 B/.) | 4.05 B/. | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,217 (463 B/.) | 537 B/. | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.13 (0.05 B/.) | 0.24 B/. | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,619 (48 B/.) | 47 B/. | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 161 (2.11 B/.) | 5.55 B/. | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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PAB
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,211 prices entered by 828 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 39% cheaper than in Panama
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