Cost of living in Russia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 12% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 466 (33 zł) | 31 zł | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 306 (22 zł) | 21 zł | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 174 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 (5.47 zł) | 3.36 zł | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 115 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 206 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 416 (29 zł) | 13 zł | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 114 (8 zł) | 3.87 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 59 (4.15 zł) | 3.11 zł | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 68 (4.83 zł) | 3.50 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 623 (44 zł) | 27 zł | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 132 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 36 (2.55 zł) | 3.20 zł | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Russia is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 57,442 (4,061 zł) | 4,030 zł | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 42,129 (2,978 zł) | 3,112 zł | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,619 (609 zł) | 509 zł | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 36,326 (2,568 zł) | 2,679 zł | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 25,443 (1,799 zł) | 1,835 zł | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,198 (367 zł) | 350 zł | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 518 (37 zł) | 45 zł | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 28,926 (2,045 zł) | 1,558 zł | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,417 (595 zł) | 480 zł | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 499 (35 zł) | 40 zł | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 773 (55 zł) | 30 zł | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 32% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,208 (368 zł) | 320 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,380 (239 zł) | 179 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,662 (471 zł) | 297 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,125 (504 zł) | 363 zł | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 6% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,924,830 (136,071 zł) | 92,307 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (3.56 zł) | 6 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,658 (117 zł) | 119 zł | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 10% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 466 (33 zł) | 20 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 459 (32 zł) | 37 zł | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,425 (101 zł) | 159 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 300 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 210 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 248 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 101 (7 zł) | 4.60 zł | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 123 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 662 (47 zł) | 47 zł | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 57% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Russia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,583 (112 zł) | 79 zł | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 572 (40 zł) | 49 zł | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 3,947 (279 zł) | 130 zł | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,452 (315 zł) | 131 zł | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 394 (28 zł) | 26 zł | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 190 (13 zł) | 13 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 231 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 48,530 (3,431 zł) | 1,788 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.66 (0.19 zł) | 0.21 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,624 (186 zł) | 108 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 171 (12 zł) | 18 zł | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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Cost of living in Russia is 14% more expensive than in Poland
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