Cost of living in Russia compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 34% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 537 (€5.75) | €12 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 357 (€3.82) | €8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 199 (€2.13) | €3.35 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 87 (€0.93) | €0.95 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 143 (€1.53) | €3.29 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 226 (€2.42) | €1.94 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 435 (€4.66) | €4.76 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 131 (€1.40) | €1.88 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 58 (€0.62) | €1.37 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 87 (€0.93) | €1.11 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 729 (€8) | €5.60 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 167 (€1.79) | €2.19 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (€0.48) | €0.85 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 34% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 108,612 (€1,162) | €1,441 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 58,529 (€626) | €964 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,064 (€86) | €109 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,731 (€586) | €955 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 33,269 (€356) | €671 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,365 (€57) | €86 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 955 (€10) | €25 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 21,598 (€231) | €338 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,518 (€80) | €122 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 548 (€5.86) | €6 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 763 (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,829 (€73) | €82 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,368 (€36) | €31 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,728 (€83) | €85 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,144 (€98) | €90 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 28% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,729,180 (€29,204) | €26,809 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 56 (€0.59) | €1.70 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,159 (€23) | €35 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 40% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 251 (€2.69) | €5.04 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 549 (€5.87) | €4.52 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,878 (€20) | €61 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 347 (€3.72) | €3.22 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 222 (€2.37) | €3.45 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 181 (€1.93) | €3.60 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (€1.32) | €1.55 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 128 (€1.37) | €2.09 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 559 (€5.98) | €14 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 32% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,534 (€16) | €32 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 654 (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,196 (€56) | €54 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,180 (€34) | €46 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 502 (€5.37) | €7 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 192 (€2.06) | €2.74 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 228 (€2.44) | €2.11 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 51,956 (€556) | €417 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.26 (€0.05) | €0.18 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,278 (€35) | €35 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 202 (€2.16) | €5.42 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 30% cheaper than in Portugal
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