- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 39% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 373 (5.57 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (4.36 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (2.00 B/.) | 2.73 B/. | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (0.95 B/.) | 1.58 B/. | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 85 (1.27 B/.) | 2.42 B/. | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 159 (2.37 B/.) | 2.54 B/. | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 331 (4.95 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 97 (1.44 B/.) | 3.48 B/. | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (0.54 B/.) | 1.71 B/. | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (0.96 B/.) | 0.94 B/. | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 526 (8 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 93 (1.38 B/.) | 2.17 B/. | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (0.48 B/.) | 1.67 B/. | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 36% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 80,041 (1,194 B/.) | 1,530 B/. | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 43,858 (654 B/.) | 965 B/. | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,432 (96 B/.) | 178 B/. | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 39,960 (596 B/.) | 1,113 B/. | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 27,300 (407 B/.) | 681 B/. | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,898 (58 B/.) | 118 B/. | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 474 (7 B/.) | 33 B/. | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 27,375 (408 B/.) | 336 B/. | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,639 (84 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 412 (6 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 546 (8 B/.) | 4.02 B/. | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 18% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,001 (75 B/.) | 56 B/. | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,943 (44 B/.) | 38 B/. | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,595 (83 B/.) | 78 B/. | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,561 (113 B/.) | 98 B/. | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 15% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,116,930 (16,666 B/.) | 18,395 B/. | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (0.61 B/.) | 0.78 B/. | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,787 (27 B/.) | 33 B/. | - 20% | |
| 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 290 (4.33 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 531 (8 B/.) | 31 B/. | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,534 (23 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 255 (3.80 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 165 (2.47 B/.) | 5.68 B/. | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 211 (3.15 B/.) | 5.15 B/. | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 68 (1.02 B/.) | 3.51 B/. | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 97 (1.45 B/.) | 2.54 B/. | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 616 (9 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 34% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,567 (23 B/.) | 43 B/. | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 661 (10 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,137 (77 B/.) | 86 B/. | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,493 (52 B/.) | 73 B/. | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 402 (6 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 182 (2.71 B/.) | 4.43 B/. | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (3.00 B/.) | 4.17 B/. | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,395 (483 B/.) | 526 B/. | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.03 (0.06 B/.) | 0.15 B/. | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,796 (42 B/.) | 61 B/. | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 133 (1.99 B/.) | 5.11 B/. | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01492
PAB
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RUB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,475 prices entered by 847 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 32% cheaper than in Panama
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