- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 30% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 373 (€4.84) | €9 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (€3.80) | €5.80 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (€1.74) | €2.95 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (€0.83) | €0.70 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 85 (€1.10) | €2.00 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 159 (€2.06) | €1.32 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 331 (€4.30) | €4.32 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 97 (€1.25) | €1.46 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (€0.46) | €0.87 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (€0.84) | €0.97 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 526 (€7) | €5.65 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 93 (€1.21) | €1.93 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (€0.42) | €0.90 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 21% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 79,990 (€1,038) | €990 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 44,229 (€574) | €740 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,120 (€79) | €109 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 39,960 (€519) | €727 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 27,300 (€354) | €469 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,939 (€51) | €74 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 520 (€7) | €24 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 27,462 (€356) | €378 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,639 (€73) | €104 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 412 (€5.35) | €8 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 546 (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 10% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,001 (€65) | €76 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,943 (€38) | €29 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,595 (€73) | €83 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,561 (€98) | €90 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 45% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,116,930 (€14,495) | €26,829 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (€0.53) | €1.50 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,787 (€23) | €39 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 41% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 290 (€3.77) | €4.41 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 531 (€7) | €7 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,534 (€20) | €46 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 255 (€3.30) | €3.54 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 165 (€2.14) | €3.58 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 211 (€2.74) | €4.50 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 68 (€0.89) | €1.73 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 97 (€1.26) | €2.36 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 616 (€8) | €12 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 24% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,567 (€20) | €26 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 661 (€9) | €13 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,137 (€67) | €43 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,493 (€45) | €40 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 402 (€5.22) | €8 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 182 (€2.36) | €2.87 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (€2.61) | €2.61 | - 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,395 (€420) | €520 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.03 (€0.05) | €0.24 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,087 (€40) | €38 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 133 (€1.73) | €4.95 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,071 prices entered by 1,232 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 29% cheaper than in Portugal
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