- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 389 (€5.31) | €9 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (€3.98) | €5.79 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (€1.80) | €2.92 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (€0.87) | €0.67 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (€1.19) | €2.04 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 163 (€2.22) | €1.34 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 312 (€4.25) | €4.36 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 98 (€1.33) | €1.39 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (€0.51) | €0.88 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (€0.87) | €0.97 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 534 (€7) | €5.72 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (€1.28) | €1.93 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 35 (€0.48) | €0.93 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 14% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,094 (€1,051) | €969 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 44,212 (€603) | €725 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,572 (€90) | €107 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 40,145 (€547) | €663 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 27,435 (€374) | €435 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,848 (€66) | €71 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 469 (€6) | €24 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,499 (€402) | €393 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,595 (€76) | €109 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 413 (€5.63) | €8 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 580 (€8) | €6 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 16% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,093 (€69) | €79 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,872 (€39) | €29 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,606 (€76) | €82 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,713 (€105) | €84 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 39% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,127,220 (€15,371) | €26,283 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (€0.55) | €1.49 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,940 (€26) | €38 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 37% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 301 (€4.11) | €4.11 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 558 (€8) | €5.92 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,421 (€19) | €49 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 250 (€3.41) | €3.70 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 169 (€2.31) | €3.59 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 199 (€2.71) | €4.12 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 73 (€1.00) | €1.75 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 104 (€1.42) | €2.33 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 642 (€9) | €12 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 21% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,608 (€22) | €27 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 672 (€9) | €13 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,512 (€75) | €39 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,546 (€48) | €39 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 410 (€5.59) | €7 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 178 (€2.43) | €2.79 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 209 (€2.85) | €2.68 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,797 (€447) | €525 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.80 (€0.05) | €0.26 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,084 (€42) | €39 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 127 (€1.73) | €4.92 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,540 prices entered by 1,267 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 24% cheaper than in Portugal
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