Cost of living in Russia compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 40% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 407 (€4.58) | €9 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 285 (€3.21) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 144 (€1.62) | €2.85 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (€0.73) | €0.61 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (€0.99) | €2.15 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 131 (€1.47) | €1.35 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 333 (€3.75) | €4.68 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (€1.19) | €1.32 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (€0.38) | €1.08 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (€0.73) | €0.93 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 588 (€7) | €4.30 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 108 (€1.22) | €1.90 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (€0.32) | €0.93 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 43% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 68,084 (€767) | €1,088 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,645 (€435) | €725 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,665 (€64) | €109 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,475 (€366) | €707 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,298 (€262) | €497 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,735 (€42) | €94 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 433 (€4.87) | €27 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,143 (€272) | €388 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,559 (€74) | €111 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 428 (€4.82) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 783 (€9) | €8 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 16% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,661 (€52) | €72 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,530 (€28) | €31 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,504 (€62) | €77 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,842 (€77) | €81 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 48% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,253,790 (€14,118) | €25,290 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (€0.53) | €1.47 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,631 (€18) | €37 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 36% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 469 (€5.28) | €5.41 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 573 (€6) | €4.61 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,309 (€15) | €44 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 308 (€3.46) | €3.15 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 179 (€2.01) | €3.63 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 214 (€2.41) | €3.47 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 81 (€0.91) | €1.40 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 101 (€1.14) | €1.88 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 550 (€6) | €14 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 23% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,448 (€16) | €27 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 584 (€7) | €13 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,524 (€62) | €47 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,359 (€38) | €39 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 386 (€4.35) | €8 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 169 (€1.90) | €2.82 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 223 (€2.51) | €1.87 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,423 (€399) | €481 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 6 (€0.07) | €0.14 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,605 (€41) | €40 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 158 (€1.78) | €4.85 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 39% cheaper than in Portugal
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