Cost of living in Russia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 20% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 478 (26 zł) | 38 zł | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 383 (20 zł) | 29 zł | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 201 (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (4.55 zł) | 4.24 zł | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 118 (6 zł) | 12 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 190 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 431 (23 zł) | 22 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (6 zł) | 3.75 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 51 (2.71 zł) | 3.48 zł | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 80 (4.29 zł) | 4.26 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 726 (39 zł) | 35 zł | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 148 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 44 (2.33 zł) | 3.88 zł | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 24% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 88,260 (4,718 zł) | 5,534 zł | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 53,559 (2,863 zł) | 4,161 zł | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,374 (501 zł) | 974 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 45,680 (2,442 zł) | 3,369 zł | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,184 (1,507 zł) | 2,502 zł | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,168 (330 zł) | 433 zł | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 495 (26 zł) | 48 zł | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,427 (1,359 zł) | 1,718 zł | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,146 (542 zł) | 446 zł | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 626 (33 zł) | 37 zł | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,017 (54 zł) | 35 zł | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 32% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,476 (293 zł) | 303 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,659 (196 zł) | 129 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,865 (420 zł) | 294 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,501 (454 zł) | 344 zł | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 13% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,157,330 (115,334 zł) | 106,074 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (2.73 zł) | 7 zł | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,232 (119 zł) | 122 zł | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 6% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 511 (27 zł) | 18 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 686 (37 zł) | 31 zł | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,858 (99 zł) | 169 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 385 (21 zł) | 21 zł | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 259 (14 zł) | 14 zł | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 285 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 111 (5.92 zł) | 8 zł | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 156 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 823 (44 zł) | 56 zł | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 9% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,781 (95 zł) | 96 zł | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 700 (37 zł) | 53 zł | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,058 (377 zł) | 223 zł | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,872 (207 zł) | 164 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 469 (25 zł) | 27 zł | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 218 (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 272 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 70,646 (3,777 zł) | 2,897 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.99 (0.16 zł) | 0.47 zł | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,350 (233 zł) | 129 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 206 (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 12% cheaper than in Poland
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