Cost of living in Russia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 401 (20 zł) | 30 zł | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 285 (14 zł) | 21 zł | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 142 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (3.30 zł) | 2.96 zł | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (4.45 zł) | 10 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 128 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 342 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 109 (5.48 zł) | 3.84 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (1.77 zł) | 2.62 zł | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (3.31 zł) | 3.47 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 577 (29 zł) | 28 zł | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 109 (5.52 zł) | 7 zł | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (1.44 zł) | 2.69 zł | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 26% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 69,133 (3,483 zł) | 4,211 zł | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 37,974 (1,913 zł) | 3,050 zł | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,392 (322 zł) | 489 zł | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 31,618 (1,593 zł) | 2,632 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 22,018 (1,109 zł) | 2,088 zł | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,038 (203 zł) | 277 zł | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 448 (23 zł) | 45 zł | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,813 (1,250 zł) | 1,679 zł | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,723 (339 zł) | 419 zł | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 416 (21 zł) | 30 zł | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 926 (47 zł) | 22 zł | + 110% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 17% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,661 (235 zł) | 298 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,580 (130 zł) | 165 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,654 (285 zł) | 279 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,714 (338 zł) | 348 zł | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 26% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,237,120 (62,329 zł) | 74,949 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (2.37 zł) | 4.64 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,548 (78 zł) | 104 zł | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 26% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 476 (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 504 (25 zł) | 35 zł | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,289 (65 zł) | 133 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 311 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 183 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 206 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 77 (3.90 zł) | 5.36 zł | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 97 (4.91 zł) | 8 zł | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 580 (29 zł) | 51 zł | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 8% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,480 (75 zł) | 69 zł | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 574 (29 zł) | 57 zł | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,826 (294 zł) | 208 zł | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,401 (171 zł) | 124 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 387 (20 zł) | 23 zł | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 168 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 221 (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 38,001 (1,915 zł) | 2,006 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (0.33 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,491 (176 zł) | 101 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 160 (8 zł) | 18 zł | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,144 prices entered by 916 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 21% cheaper than in Poland
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