Cost of living in Russia compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 6% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 457 (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 352 (€5.54) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 195 (€3.07) | €3.28 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 83 (€1.31) | €0.82 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 118 (€1.85) | €2.58 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 192 (€3.02) | €2.03 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 446 (€7) | €5.00 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 109 (€1.72) | €1.77 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 53 (€0.83) | €1.33 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 77 (€1.21) | €1.11 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (€11) | €4.79 | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 143 (€2.25) | €2.21 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 39 (€0.61) | €0.79 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 15% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 72,929 (€1,146) | €1,146 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 44,854 (€705) | €846 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 9,060 (€142) | €127 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 43,309 (€681) | €830 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 27,441 (€431) | €580 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 6,238 (€98) | €132 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 469 (€7) | €30 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 28,894 (€454) | €334 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,351 (€163) | €96 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 554 (€9) | €8 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,094 (€17) | €8 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 65% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,769 (€91) | €68 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,493 (€55) | €29 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,257 (€114) | €68 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,464 (€133) | €83 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 14% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,198,150 (€34,553) | €30,431 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 50 (€0.79) | €1.91 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,899 (€30) | €36 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 561 (€9) | €3.76 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 485 (€8) | €6 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,568 (€25) | €56 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 386 (€6) | €3.46 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 230 (€3.62) | €3.32 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 261 (€4.10) | €4.92 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 114 (€1.80) | €1.75 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 134 (€2.11) | €2.08 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 778 (€12) | €12 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 12% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Russia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,793 (€28) | €24 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 634 (€10) | €14 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,765 (€91) | €37 | + 148% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,261 (€67) | €39 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 457 (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 201 (€3.16) | €2.58 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 246 (€3.86) | €2.11 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 64,078 (€1,007) | €643 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.21 (€0.05) | €0.31 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,734 (€59) | €35 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 190 (€2.99) | €5.02 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 4% cheaper than in Portugal
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