- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 5% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 389 (23 zł) | 26 zł | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (3.72 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (5.09 zł) | 10 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 163 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 312 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 98 (5.69 zł) | 3.39 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 37 (2.19 zł) | 2.14 zł | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (3.71 zł) | 3.19 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 533 (31 zł) | 29 zł | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (5.49 zł) | 5.05 zł | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 35 (2.06 zł) | 2.57 zł | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 3% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,087 (4,494 zł) | 3,852 zł | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 44,212 (2,578 zł) | 2,780 zł | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,572 (383 zł) | 434 zł | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 40,145 (2,340 zł) | 2,348 zł | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 27,435 (1,599 zł) | 1,690 zł | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,848 (283 zł) | 293 zł | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 469 (27 zł) | 38 zł | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,499 (1,720 zł) | 1,858 zł | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,595 (326 zł) | 394 zł | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (24 zł) | 26 zł | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 580 (34 zł) | 23 zł | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 17% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,093 (297 zł) | 284 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,872 (167 zł) | 141 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,606 (327 zł) | 285 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,713 (450 zł) | 328 zł | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 12% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,127,220 (65,716 zł) | 77,976 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (2.34 zł) | 4.72 zł | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,940 (113 zł) | 103 zł | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 12% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 301 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 558 (33 zł) | 29 zł | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,421 (83 zł) | 116 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 250 (15 zł) | 15 zł | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 169 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 199 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 73 (4.28 zł) | 4.79 zł | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 105 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 642 (37 zł) | 41 zł | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 11% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,608 (94 zł) | 66 zł | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 675 (39 zł) | 52 zł | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,512 (321 zł) | 203 zł | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,546 (207 zł) | 126 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 410 (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 182 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 209 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,797 (1,912 zł) | 2,074 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.80 (0.22 zł) | 0.56 zł | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,084 (180 zł) | 122 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 127 (7 zł) | 16 zł | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05830
PLN
/
RUB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,900 prices entered by 1,408 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is about the same as in Poland
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