- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 35% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 391 (6 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 294 (4.67 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (2.10 B/.) | 2.96 B/. | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (1.01 B/.) | 1.53 B/. | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 90 (1.43 B/.) | 2.62 B/. | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 165 (2.63 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 313 (4.97 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 97 (1.55 B/.) | 4.43 B/. | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (0.60 B/.) | 1.95 B/. | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (1.01 B/.) | 0.88 B/. | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 536 (9 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (1.49 B/.) | 2.21 B/. | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 35 (0.56 B/.) | 1.52 B/. | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 31% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 76,870 (1,222 B/.) | 1,474 B/. | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 44,133 (701 B/.) | 926 B/. | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,603 (105 B/.) | 164 B/. | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 39,953 (635 B/.) | 1,109 B/. | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 27,985 (445 B/.) | 681 B/. | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,847 (77 B/.) | 123 B/. | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 470 (7 B/.) | 33 B/. | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,647 (471 B/.) | 329 B/. | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,566 (88 B/.) | 82 B/. | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 410 (7 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 585 (9 B/.) | 4.02 B/. | + 131% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 30% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,084 (81 B/.) | 55 B/. | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,892 (46 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,614 (89 B/.) | 74 B/. | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,827 (124 B/.) | 100 B/. | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 6% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,141,200 (18,136 B/.) | 18,091 B/. | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (0.64 B/.) | 0.78 B/. | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,924 (31 B/.) | 33 B/. | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 45% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 301 (4.79 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 558 (9 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,421 (23 B/.) | 42 B/. | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 250 (3.97 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 169 (2.69 B/.) | 5.81 B/. | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 199 (3.16 B/.) | 5.17 B/. | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 73 (1.17 B/.) | 3.40 B/. | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 105 (1.67 B/.) | 2.66 B/. | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 642 (10 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 26% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,608 (26 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 675 (11 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,512 (88 B/.) | 86 B/. | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,546 (56 B/.) | 69 B/. | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 410 (7 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 182 (2.89 B/.) | 4.37 B/. | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 209 (3.32 B/.) | 3.81 B/. | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,797 (521 B/.) | 630 B/. | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.80 (0.06 B/.) | 0.15 B/. | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,084 (49 B/.) | 60 B/. | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 127 (2.02 B/.) | 5.04 B/. | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01589
PAB
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RUB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,989 prices entered by 897 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Panama
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