Cost of living in Russia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 44% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 494 (23 zł) | 53 zł | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 361 (17 zł) | 34 zł | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 213 (10 zł) | 17 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 86 (4.00 zł) | 4.84 zł | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 137 (6 zł) | 18 zł | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 208 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 441 (20 zł) | 24 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 128 (5.92 zł) | 5.58 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 58 (2.71 zł) | 4.35 zł | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (3.90 zł) | 4.99 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 692 (32 zł) | 54 zł | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 175 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 43 (1.99 zł) | 5.30 zł | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 49% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 102,249 (4,740 zł) | 6,985 zł | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 56,047 (2,598 zł) | 5,611 zł | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,760 (360 zł) | 1,389 zł | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 52,573 (2,437 zł) | 4,249 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 33,044 (1,532 zł) | 3,772 zł | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,587 (259 zł) | 955 zł | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 958 (44 zł) | 72 zł | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 20,885 (968 zł) | 1,936 zł | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,221 (335 zł) | 773 zł | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 548 (25 zł) | 52 zł | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 618 (29 zł) | 70 zł | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 27% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,816 (316 zł) | 430 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,176 (147 zł) | 202 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,907 (367 zł) | 386 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,921 (321 zł) | 622 zł | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 31% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,485,230 (115,208 zł) | 131,756 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 56 (2.59 zł) | 7 zł | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,313 (107 zł) | 157 zł | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 61% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 270 (13 zł) | 36 zł | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 515 (24 zł) | 59 zł | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,977 (92 zł) | 256 zł | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 320 (15 zł) | 30 zł | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 187 (9 zł) | 22 zł | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 172 (8 zł) | 17 zł | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (5.69 zł) | 12 zł | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 132 (6 zł) | 13 zł | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 589 (27 zł) | 95 zł | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 31% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,593 (74 zł) | 129 zł | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 680 (32 zł) | 71 zł | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,005 (278 zł) | 459 zł | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,237 (150 zł) | 237 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 473 (22 zł) | 40 zł | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 177 (8 zł) | 19 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 236 (11 zł) | 20 zł | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 50,539 (2,343 zł) | 3,266 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 23 (1.08 zł) | 1.03 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,349 (155 zł) | 209 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 197 (9 zł) | 34 zł | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,260 prices entered by 335 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Russia is 40% cheaper than in Poland
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