- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 47% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 360 (5.50 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 290 (4.43 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (2.05 B/.) | 3.57 B/. | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (0.98 B/.) | 1.62 B/. | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 84 (1.28 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 151 (2.31 B/.) | 3.20 B/. | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 313 (4.78 B/.) | 4.68 B/. | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (1.45 B/.) | 4.51 B/. | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (0.54 B/.) | 2.00 B/. | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (0.97 B/.) | 0.87 B/. | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 525 (8 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 92 (1.41 B/.) | 2.23 B/. | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (0.48 B/.) | 1.62 B/. | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 36% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 74,268 (1,134 B/.) | 1,590 B/. | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,169 (598 B/.) | 1,004 B/. | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,248 (95 B/.) | 130 B/. | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 36,771 (562 B/.) | 988 B/. | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,935 (381 B/.) | 602 B/. | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,174 (64 B/.) | 108 B/. | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 487 (7 B/.) | 31 B/. | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 25,955 (396 B/.) | 327 B/. | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,621 (86 B/.) | 95 B/. | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 403 (6 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 533 (8 B/.) | 4.18 B/. | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 18% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,082 (78 B/.) | 58 B/. | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,997 (46 B/.) | 39 B/. | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,618 (86 B/.) | 82 B/. | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,337 (112 B/.) | 102 B/. | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 18% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,111,000 (16,965 B/.) | 20,119 B/. | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (0.65 B/.) | 0.80 B/. | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,750 (27 B/.) | 34 B/. | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 55% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 302 (4.61 B/.) | 5.19 B/. | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 507 (8 B/.) | 26 B/. | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,315 (20 B/.) | 41 B/. | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 (3.51 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 158 (2.42 B/.) | 5.64 B/. | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 211 (3.22 B/.) | 5.59 B/. | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (1.06 B/.) | 3.28 B/. | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 101 (1.55 B/.) | 2.86 B/. | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 535 (8 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 28% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,555 (24 B/.) | 48 B/. | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 667 (10 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,262 (80 B/.) | 104 B/. | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,329 (51 B/.) | 70 B/. | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 370 (5.65 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 175 (2.68 B/.) | 3.86 B/. | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 230 (3.51 B/.) | 4.06 B/. | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,453 (480 B/.) | 583 B/. | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 5.00 (0.08 B/.) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,979 (45 B/.) | 58 B/. | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 136 (2.08 B/.) | 5.21 B/. | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01527
PAB
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RUB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,681 prices entered by 955 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 33% cheaper than in Panama
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