- 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 362 (€4.80) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 291 (€3.86) | €5.76 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (€1.76) | €2.95 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (€0.85) | €0.71 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 84 (€1.11) | €2.06 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 152 (€2.01) | €1.32 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 314 (€4.17) | €4.41 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (€1.26) | €1.43 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (€0.47) | €0.85 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (€0.85) | €0.99 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 525 (€7) | €5.85 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 93 (€1.23) | €1.94 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (€0.42) | €0.87 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 28% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 74,208 (€984) | €1,055 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,455 (€523) | €770 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,183 (€82) | €117 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 36,908 (€490) | €764 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,698 (€328) | €492 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,236 (€56) | €82 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 487 (€6) | €25 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,082 (€346) | €388 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,619 (€75) | €98 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 409 (€5.42) | €7 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 524 (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 14% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,132 (€68) | €78 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,053 (€40) | €29 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,599 (€74) | €83 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,497 (€99) | €92 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 44% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,104,090 (€14,643) | €26,621 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (€0.56) | €1.51 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,753 (€23) | €39 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 44% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 298 (€3.95) | €5.33 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 511 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,331 (€18) | €47 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 (€3.05) | €3.60 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 159 (€2.10) | €3.37 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (€2.83) | €4.25 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (€0.93) | €1.92 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 103 (€1.37) | €2.28 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 557 (€7) | €12 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 22% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,556 (€21) | €26 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 665 (€9) | €12 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,252 (€70) | €45 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,386 (€45) | €41 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 372 (€4.93) | €7 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 176 (€2.34) | €2.96 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 232 (€3.07) | €2.61 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,630 (€420) | €520 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.92 (€0.07) | €0.25 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,051 (€40) | €37 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 136 (€1.80) | €4.97 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,393 prices entered by 1,345 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 31% cheaper than in Portugal
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