Cost of living in Russia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 54% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 521 (23 zł) | 53 zł | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 370 (16 zł) | 38 zł | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 209 (9 zł) | 24 zł | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (3.67 zł) | 5.93 zł | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 137 (5.97 zł) | 18 zł | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (10 zł) | 18 zł | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 437 (19 zł) | 28 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 130 (5.68 zł) | 5.99 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 43 (1.87 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (3.66 zł) | 5.59 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 688 (30 zł) | 60 zł | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 153 (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 38 (1.66 zł) | 6 zł | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 56% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 97,764 (4,270 zł) | 7,720 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 58,359 (2,549 zł) | 5,664 zł | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,559 (330 zł) | 1,493 zł | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 55,024 (2,403 zł) | 4,837 zł | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 30,015 (1,311 zł) | 3,867 zł | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,634 (246 zł) | 907 zł | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 840 (37 zł) | 74 zł | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 22,370 (977 zł) | 2,007 zł | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,096 (354 zł) | 764 zł | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 641 (28 zł) | 64 zł | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 760 (33 zł) | 74 zł | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 30% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,742 (251 zł) | 401 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,213 (140 zł) | 192 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,912 (346 zł) | 393 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,457 (326 zł) | 565 zł | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 46% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,780,730 (121,457 zł) | 147,213 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 (2.30 zł) | 7 zł | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,831 (80 zł) | 187 zł | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 63% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 280 (12 zł) | 41 zł | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 557 (24 zł) | 77 zł | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,958 (86 zł) | 287 zł | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 341 (15 zł) | 30 zł | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 228 (10 zł) | 23 zł | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 246 (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 129 (5.62 zł) | 14 zł | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 134 (5.83 zł) | 13 zł | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 562 (25 zł) | 104 zł | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 47% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,885 (82 zł) | 157 zł | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 727 (32 zł) | 69 zł | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,809 (297 zł) | 442 zł | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,502 (153 zł) | 220 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 537 (23 zł) | 42 zł | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 203 (9 zł) | 18 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 259 (11 zł) | 21 zł | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 55,337 (2,417 zł) | 3,034 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.61 (0.16 zł) | 0.96 zł | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,154 (138 zł) | 208 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 191 (8 zł) | 23 zł | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 51% cheaper than in Poland
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