Cost of living in Russia compared to Poland
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Russia is 35% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 570 (25 zł) | 43 zł | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (17 zł) | 30 zł | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (3.70 zł) | 3.99 zł | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 129 (5.61 zł) | 14 zł | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 455 (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 (5.33 zł) | 4.13 zł | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (1.90 zł) | 4.80 zł | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (3.55 zł) | 4.14 zł | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (31 zł) | 33 zł | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 159 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (1.78 zł) | 3.81 zł | - 53% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Russia is 39% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,353 (4,542 zł) | 6,695 zł | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,898 (2,520 zł) | 4,717 zł | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,160 (355 zł) | 889 zł | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,509 (2,329 zł) | 3,755 zł | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,492 (1,240 zł) | 2,834 zł | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,669 (203 zł) | 459 zł | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 548 (24 zł) | 56 zł | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,357 (1,017 zł) | 1,500 zł | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,770 (338 zł) | 679 zł | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 628 (27 zł) | 44 zł | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,182 (51 zł) | 46 zł | + 12% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 13% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,461 (238 zł) | 301 zł | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,081 (134 zł) | 151 zł | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,397 (322 zł) | 338 zł | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,318 (362 zł) | 387 zł | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 23% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,544,230 (110,736 zł) | 118,744 zł | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (2.35 zł) | 7 zł | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,208 (96 zł) | 111 zł | - 13% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 20% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 526 (23 zł) | 28 zł | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 679 (30 zł) | 22 zł | + 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,296 (100 zł) | 187 zł | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 515 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 292 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 331 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (5.42 zł) | 7 zł | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 152 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 688 (30 zł) | 54 zł | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 21% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,039 (89 zł) | 104 zł | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 813 (35 zł) | 56 zł | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,351 (320 zł) | 232 zł | + 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (181 zł) | 186 zł | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 552 (24 zł) | 29 zł | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 219 (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 69,240 (3,014 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (0.13 zł) | 0.48 zł | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,892 (213 zł) | 151 zł | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 (9 zł) | 19 zł | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 30% cheaper than in Poland
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