- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 32% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 360 (€4.76) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 278 (€3.67) | €5.76 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (€1.76) | €2.92 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (€0.86) | €0.71 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 81 (€1.07) | €2.12 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 138 (€1.83) | €1.40 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 310 (€4.10) | €4.40 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 93 (€1.23) | €1.49 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (€0.46) | €0.93 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (€0.80) | €1.01 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 532 (€7) | €5.57 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 96 (€1.26) | €1.99 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (€0.42) | €0.82 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 30% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,340 (€996) | €1,085 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,678 (€525) | €770 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,137 (€81) | €127 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,444 (€508) | €780 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,360 (€322) | €509 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,704 (€49) | €91 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 479 (€6) | €26 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,419 (€349) | €350 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,951 (€79) | €82 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 391 (€5.17) | €7 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 509 (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 14% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,499 (€73) | €80 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,037 (€40) | €29 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,637 (€75) | €83 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,478 (€99) | €94 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 42% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,208,140 (€15,972) | €26,407 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (€0.57) | €1.52 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,702 (€23) | €38 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 43% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 324 (€4.28) | €5.79 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 508 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,237 (€16) | €46 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 (€3.04) | €3.57 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 166 (€2.19) | €3.27 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 211 (€2.79) | €4.27 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 71 (€0.94) | €1.87 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 104 (€1.37) | €2.42 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 515 (€7) | €12 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 23% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,688 (€22) | €26 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 682 (€9) | €12 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,430 (€72) | €46 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,292 (€44) | €42 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 379 (€5.01) | €7 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 177 (€2.35) | €2.79 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 234 (€3.10) | €2.42 | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,513 (€417) | €501 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.86 (€0.06) | €0.27 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,232 (€43) | €37 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 140 (€1.85) | €4.97 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,482 prices entered by 1,255 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 31% cheaper than in Portugal
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