Cost of living in Russia compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 39% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Russia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 477 (7 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 371 (5.22 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 195 (2.73 B/.) | 3.91 B/. | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (1.17 B/.) | 1.60 B/. | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 116 (1.63 B/.) | 2.76 B/. | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 176 (2.47 B/.) | 2.07 B/. | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 439 (6 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 108 (1.51 B/.) | 2.55 B/. | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 49 (0.69 B/.) | 1.96 B/. | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 78 (1.09 B/.) | 1.51 B/. | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 690 (10 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 143 (2.00 B/.) | 2.44 B/. | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (0.56 B/.) | 1.73 B/. | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 35% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Russia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 72,158 (1,014 B/.) | 1,465 B/. | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 45,639 (641 B/.) | 881 B/. | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 10,599 (149 B/.) | 127 B/. | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 40,048 (563 B/.) | 908 B/. | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,530 (359 B/.) | 556 B/. | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,347 (89 B/.) | 78 B/. | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 495 (7 B/.) | 46 B/. | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,972 (379 B/.) | 340 B/. | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,526 (148 B/.) | 109 B/. | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 553 (8 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,011 (14 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 62% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Russia | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,854 (82 B/.) | 45 B/. | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,795 (53 B/.) | 31 B/. | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,137 (100 B/.) | 81 B/. | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,630 (121 B/.) | 96 B/. | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 14% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Russia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,320,230 (32,607 B/.) | 22,433 B/. | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (0.72 B/.) | 1.29 B/. | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,904 (27 B/.) | 42 B/. | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 53% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Russia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 494 (7 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 619 (9 B/.) | 32 B/. | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,700 (24 B/.) | 62 B/. | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 358 (5.03 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 251 (3.53 B/.) | 4.48 B/. | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 269 (3.78 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 113 (1.58 B/.) | 3.79 B/. | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 149 (2.10 B/.) | 3.86 B/. | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 628 (9 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 12% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Russia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,712 (24 B/.) | 30 B/. | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 635 (9 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,989 (84 B/.) | 55 B/. | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,916 (55 B/.) | 55 B/. | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 439 (6 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 196 (2.75 B/.) | 5.46 B/. | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 246 (3.46 B/.) | 2.75 B/. | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 66,312 (932 B/.) | 651 B/. | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.99 (0.06 B/.) | 0.22 B/. | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,469 (49 B/.) | 47 B/. | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 197 (2.77 B/.) | 5.66 B/. | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Panama
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