Cost of living in Russia compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 51% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Russia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 532 (5.04 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 374 (3.54 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 219 (2.08 B/.) | 3.56 B/. | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 86 (0.81 B/.) | 1.78 B/. | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 148 (1.40 B/.) | 2.71 B/. | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 231 (2.19 B/.) | 2.36 B/. | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 442 (4.19 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 136 (1.28 B/.) | 1.97 B/. | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (0.46 B/.) | 2.79 B/. | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (0.84 B/.) | 1.26 B/. | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 722 (7 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 172 (1.63 B/.) | 2.56 B/. | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (0.39 B/.) | 1.67 B/. | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 44% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Russia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 103,617 (981 B/.) | 1,400 B/. | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 59,382 (562 B/.) | 951 B/. | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,180 (77 B/.) | 114 B/. | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 52,243 (495 B/.) | 933 B/. | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 30,871 (292 B/.) | 651 B/. | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,873 (56 B/.) | 92 B/. | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 841 (8 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,070 (218 B/.) | 300 B/. | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,157 (77 B/.) | 113 B/. | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 547 (5.18 B/.) | 29 B/. | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,019 (10 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 43% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Russia | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,257 (59 B/.) | 64 B/. | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,158 (30 B/.) | 65 B/. | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,910 (84 B/.) | 113 B/. | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,671 (73 B/.) | 175 B/. | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Russia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,623,330 (24,836 B/.) | 26,529 B/. | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 55 (0.52 B/.) | 1.00 B/. | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,861 (18 B/.) | 26 B/. | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 70% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Russia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 307 (2.91 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 519 (4.91 B/.) | 20 B/. | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,839 (17 B/.) | 65 B/. | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 337 (3.19 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 260 (2.46 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 223 (2.11 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 126 (1.19 B/.) | 3.25 B/. | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 138 (1.31 B/.) | 3.70 B/. | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 526 (4.98 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 60% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Russia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,736 (16 B/.) | 37 B/. | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 734 (7 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,840 (55 B/.) | 30 B/. | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,312 (31 B/.) | 81 B/. | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 510 (4.83 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 207 (1.96 B/.) | 5.00 B/. | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 248 (2.34 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 58,430 (553 B/.) | 400 B/. | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (0.07 B/.) | 0.50 B/. | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,767 (36 B/.) | 64 B/. | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 185 (1.75 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.00947
PAB
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RUB
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Cost of living in Russia is 47% cheaper than in Panama
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