Cost of living in Russia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 10% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 399 (23 zł) | 29 zł | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 268 (15 zł) | 20 zł | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 146 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 67 (3.82 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (5.05 zł) | 10 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 147 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 320 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 97 (5.53 zł) | 3.39 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (1.93 zł) | 2.78 zł | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (3.65 zł) | 3.30 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 593 (34 zł) | 29 zł | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 102 (5.81 zł) | 5.45 zł | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (1.81 zł) | 2.76 zł | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 8% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 71,989 (4,111 zł) | 3,975 zł | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 39,759 (2,270 zł) | 2,873 zł | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,305 (360 zł) | 479 zł | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 41,561 (2,373 zł) | 2,396 zł | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 24,350 (1,390 zł) | 1,914 zł | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,312 (246 zł) | 282 zł | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 419 (24 zł) | 41 zł | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 26,592 (1,518 zł) | 1,707 zł | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,168 (352 zł) | 461 zł | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 460 (26 zł) | 27 zł | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 594 (34 zł) | 24 zł | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 10% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,523 (315 zł) | 299 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,520 (144 zł) | 130 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,826 (333 zł) | 299 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,779 (387 zł) | 332 zł | + 17% | |
| 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 1,359,730 (77,645 zł) | 80,168 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 46 (2.62 zł) | 5.09 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,856 (106 zł) | 105 zł | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 7% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 455 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 591 (34 zł) | 26 zł | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,374 (78 zł) | 129 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 308 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 165 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 225 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (4.67 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (5.72 zł) | 7 zł | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 570 (33 zł) | 45 zł | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 15% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,542 (88 zł) | 68 zł | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 597 (34 zł) | 55 zł | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,681 (324 zł) | 199 zł | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,683 (210 zł) | 131 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 394 (23 zł) | 22 zł | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 202 (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 219 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 31,375 (1,792 zł) | 1,961 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.24 (0.13 zł) | 0.30 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,645 (208 zł) | 114 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 155 (9 zł) | 16 zł | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 4% cheaper than in Poland
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