- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 8% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 402 (22 zł) | 26 zł | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 293 (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 131 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 63 (3.51 zł) | 2.85 zł | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 90 (4.98 zł) | 10 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 171 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 319 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (5.21 zł) | 3.27 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (2.07 zł) | 2.10 zł | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (3.59 zł) | 3.19 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 546 (30 zł) | 29 zł | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (5.22 zł) | 5.08 zł | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (2.03 zł) | 2.64 zł | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 0% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,807 (4,309 zł) | 3,850 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 45,578 (2,524 zł) | 2,702 zł | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,618 (367 zł) | 432 zł | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 40,804 (2,260 zł) | 2,316 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 28,378 (1,572 zł) | 1,648 zł | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 5,018 (278 zł) | 393 zł | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 472 (26 zł) | 38 zł | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,861 (1,654 zł) | 1,833 zł | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,393 (299 zł) | 391 zł | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 415 (23 zł) | 25 zł | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 628 (35 zł) | 23 zł | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 8% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,004 (277 zł) | 280 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,773 (154 zł) | 145 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,641 (312 zł) | 280 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,888 (437 zł) | 330 zł | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 15% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,159,760 (64,227 zł) | 77,502 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (2.20 zł) | 4.67 zł | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,956 (108 zł) | 103 zł | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 17% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 345 (19 zł) | 15 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 530 (29 zł) | 33 zł | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,418 (79 zł) | 113 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 245 (14 zł) | 14 zł | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 161 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 189 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 72 (3.97 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 105 (5.82 zł) | 7 zł | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 664 (37 zł) | 38 zł | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 232% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 232% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,643 (91 zł) | 67 zł | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 681 (38 zł) | 51 zł | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,150 (285 zł) | 193 zł | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,575 (198 zł) | 128 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 412 (23 zł) | 21 zł | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 187 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 33,319 (1,845 zł) | 2,111 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 218 (12 zł) | 0.76 zł | + 1491% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,306 (183 zł) | 121 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 125 (7 zł) | 16 zł | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,816 prices entered by 1,409 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 33% more expensive than in Poland
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