- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 12% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 358 (20 zł) | 26 zł | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 290 (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (3.66 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 84 (4.79 zł) | 11 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 150 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 313 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (5.41 zł) | 3.61 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (2.03 zł) | 2.05 zł | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 63 (3.62 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 523 (30 zł) | 30 zł | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 93 (5.31 zł) | 5.12 zł | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (1.80 zł) | 2.62 zł | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 8% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 74,229 (4,249 zł) | 3,903 zł | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,101 (2,238 zł) | 2,851 zł | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,231 (357 zł) | 472 zł | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 36,928 (2,114 zł) | 2,371 zł | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,957 (1,429 zł) | 1,750 zł | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,152 (238 zł) | 306 zł | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 487 (28 zł) | 38 zł | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,160 (1,498 zł) | 1,914 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,669 (325 zł) | 429 zł | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 403 (23 zł) | 26 zł | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 533 (31 zł) | 25 zł | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 13% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,086 (291 zł) | 278 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,973 (170 zł) | 148 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,610 (321 zł) | 294 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,299 (418 zł) | 333 zł | + 25% | |
| 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 1,114,400 (63,794 zł) | 78,621 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (2.42 zł) | 4.90 zł | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,753 (100 zł) | 105 zł | - 4% | |
| 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 310 (18 zł) | 18 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 511 (29 zł) | 30 zł | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,316 (75 zł) | 128 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 226 (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 159 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 210 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (3.99 zł) | 4.93 zł | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 101 (5.78 zł) | 8 zł | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 549 (31 zł) | 41 zł | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 8% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,545 (88 zł) | 68 zł | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 668 (38 zł) | 53 zł | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,262 (301 zł) | 215 zł | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,312 (190 zł) | 122 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 369 (21 zł) | 22 zł | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 174 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 231 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,448 (1,800 zł) | 2,029 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 5.00 (0.29 zł) | 0.49 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,016 (173 zł) | 127 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 136 (8 zł) | 16 zł | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,734 prices entered by 1,475 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 8% cheaper than in Poland
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