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Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 27% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 380 (€5.40) | €9 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 251 (€3.56) | €6 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 140 (€1.99) | €2.82 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 66 (€0.93) | €0.66 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 86 (€1.21) | €2.23 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 146 (€2.07) | €1.55 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 306 (€4.34) | €4.38 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 96 (€1.36) | €1.44 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (€0.47) | €1.03 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 61 (€0.86) | €0.98 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 538 (€8) | €6 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 98 (€1.40) | €1.94 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (€0.44) | €0.75 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 19% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 75,135 (€1,066) | €1,097 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 40,443 (€574) | €717 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,161 (€87) | €117 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 40,578 (€576) | €752 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 25,013 (€355) | €472 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,619 (€66) | €81 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 446 (€6) | €24 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 25,659 (€364) | €356 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,643 (€80) | €105 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 424 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 615 (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 20% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,816 (€83) | €86 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,869 (€41) | €30 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,902 (€84) | €73 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,687 (€109) | €91 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 31% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,427,530 (€20,263) | €26,843 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (€0.63) | €1.52 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,865 (€26) | €36 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 31% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 482 (€7) | €5.46 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 595 (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,249 (€18) | €52 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 225 (€3.19) | €3.97 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 160 (€2.27) | €3.23 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 199 (€2.83) | €4.06 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 71 (€1.01) | €1.59 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 94 (€1.34) | €2.28 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 677 (€10) | €12 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,832 (€26) | €27 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 631 (€9) | €13 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,188 (€88) | €46 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,587 (€51) | €42 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 435 (€6) | €6 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 194 (€2.76) | €2.33 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 236 (€3.35) | €2.27 | + 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,116 (€442) | €458 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.04 (€0.04) | €0.12 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,563 (€51) | €36 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 147 (€2.09) | €4.97 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 20% cheaper than in Portugal
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