- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 13% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 357 (20 zł) | 27 zł | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 284 (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (3.61 zł) | 2.96 zł | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 81 (4.63 zł) | 10 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 146 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 309 (18 zł) | 13 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (5.34 zł) | 3.47 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (2.00 zł) | 2.08 zł | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (3.51 zł) | 3.09 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 530 (30 zł) | 30 zł | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (5.32 zł) | 5.22 zł | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (1.79 zł) | 2.71 zł | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 7% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 74,401 (4,224 zł) | 3,899 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,896 (2,265 zł) | 2,858 zł | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,144 (349 zł) | 443 zł | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,069 (2,105 zł) | 2,343 zł | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,805 (1,408 zł) | 1,780 zł | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,895 (221 zł) | 301 zł | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 482 (27 zł) | 36 zł | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,462 (1,502 zł) | 1,834 zł | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,863 (333 zł) | 416 zł | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 384 (22 zł) | 26 zł | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 523 (30 zł) | 22 zł | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 14% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,275 (300 zł) | 283 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,110 (177 zł) | 152 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,592 (317 zł) | 297 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,318 (415 zł) | 331 zł | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 19% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,174,220 (66,667 zł) | 79,937 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (2.42 zł) | 5.00 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,678 (95 zł) | 104 zł | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 22% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 318 (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 498 (28 zł) | 31 zł | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,232 (70 zł) | 127 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 232 (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 159 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 205 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (4.00 zł) | 4.74 zł | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 103 (5.85 zł) | 8 zł | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 529 (30 zł) | 38 zł | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 8% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,635 (93 zł) | 65 zł | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 669 (38 zł) | 54 zł | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,972 (282 zł) | 222 zł | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,313 (188 zł) | 125 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 371 (21 zł) | 21 zł | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 176 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 227 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,742 (1,802 zł) | 1,955 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.78 (0.27 zł) | 0.50 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,075 (175 zł) | 127 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (8 zł) | 16 zł | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,576 prices entered by 1,527 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 8% cheaper than in Poland
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