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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 350 (21 zł) | 26 zł | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 261 (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 138 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (3.84 zł) | 2.98 zł | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 83 (4.95 zł) | 10 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 141 (8 zł) | 5.97 zł | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 293 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (5.64 zł) | 3.32 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (1.98 zł) | 2.06 zł | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (3.56 zł) | 3.15 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 521 (31 zł) | 29 zł | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 97 (5.78 zł) | 5.31 zł | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (1.79 zł) | 2.73 zł | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 5% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,593 (4,497 zł) | 3,934 zł | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,597 (2,356 zł) | 2,918 zł | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,187 (368 zł) | 496 zł | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 36,339 (2,162 zł) | 2,496 zł | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 23,768 (1,414 zł) | 1,862 zł | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,745 (223 zł) | 327 zł | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 474 (28 zł) | 42 zł | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,670 (1,587 zł) | 1,649 zł | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,096 (422 zł) | 462 zł | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 393 (23 zł) | 27 zł | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 710 (42 zł) | 23 zł | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 17% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,542 (330 zł) | 304 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,185 (189 zł) | 159 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,739 (341 zł) | 307 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,727 (460 zł) | 345 zł | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 10% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,354,190 (80,557 zł) | 79,494 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 44 (2.64 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,778 (106 zł) | 106 zł | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 19% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 364 (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 587 (35 zł) | 35 zł | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,188 (71 zł) | 130 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 209 (12 zł) | 19 zł | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 166 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 69 (4.09 zł) | 4.75 zł | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 102 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 520 (31 zł) | 39 zł | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 15% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,690 (101 zł) | 70 zł | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 650 (39 zł) | 55 zł | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,167 (426 zł) | 226 zł | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,162 (188 zł) | 130 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 382 (23 zł) | 22 zł | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 180 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 242 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,464 (1,872 zł) | 1,928 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.26 (0.25 zł) | 0.54 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,379 (201 zł) | 121 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 140 (8 zł) | 16 zł | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,611 prices entered by 1,421 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is about the same as in Poland
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