Cost of living in Russia compared to Puerto Rico
Currency:
Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Russia is 64% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
Russia | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 570 ($6) | $19 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 ($4.30) | $11 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 ($2.18) | $3.62 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 ($0.92) | $3.24 | - 72% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 129 ($1.39) | $6 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 ($2.41) | $3.59 | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 455 ($4.91) | $8 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 ($1.32) | $4.21 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 ($0.47) | $3.15 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 ($0.88) | $2.81 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 ($8) | $26 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 159 ($1.72) | $1.97 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 ($0.44) | $2.41 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Russia is 62% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
Russia | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,353 ($1,128) | $2,888 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,898 ($626) | $1,588 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,160 ($88) | $302 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,509 ($578) | $1,404 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,492 ($308) | $872 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,669 ($50) | $166 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 548 ($5.92) | $46 | - 87% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,357 ($252) | $368 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,770 ($84) | $409 | - 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 628 ($7) | $10 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,182 ($13) | $11 | + 15% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 32% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
Russia | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,461 ($59) | $62 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,081 ($33) | $52 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,397 ($80) | $139 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,318 ($90) | $162 | - 45% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 26% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
Russia | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,544,230 ($27,495) | $29,962 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 ($0.58) | $1.26 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,208 ($24) | $35 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 49% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
Russia | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 526 ($5.68) | $5.47 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 679 ($7) | $17 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,296 ($25) | $61 | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 515 ($5.57) | $9 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 292 ($3.16) | $3.69 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 331 ($3.58) | $9 | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 ($1.35) | $3.54 | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 152 ($1.64) | $3.43 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 688 ($7) | $26 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 45% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
Russia | Puerto Rico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,039 ($22) | $42 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 813 ($9) | $22 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,351 ($79) | $58 | + 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 ($45) | $104 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 552 ($5.97) | $15 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 219 ($2.36) | $5.50 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 ($2.81) | $2.14 | + 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 69,240 ($748) | $988 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 ($0.03) | $0.17 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,892 ($53) | $52 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 ($2.22) | $11 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,332 prices entered by 306 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Russia is 52% cheaper than in Puerto Rico
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