Cost of living in Russia compared to Qatar
Currency:
Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Russia is 42% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Russia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 570 (22 ﷼) | 32 ﷼ | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (16 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 (8 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (3.35 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 129 (5.07 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (9 ﷼) | 5.39 ﷼ | + 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 455 (18 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 (4.82 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (1.72 ﷼) | 3.77 ﷼ | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (3.21 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (28 ﷼) | 92 ﷼ | - 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 159 (6 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (1.61 ﷼) | 5.28 ﷼ | - 70% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Russia is 69% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Russia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,353 (4,106 ﷼) | 12,174 ﷼ | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,898 (2,278 ﷼) | 8,090 ﷼ | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,160 (321 ﷼) | 1,063 ﷼ | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,509 (2,105 ﷼) | 6,642 ﷼ | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,492 (1,121 ﷼) | 4,084 ﷼ | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,669 (184 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 548 (22 ﷼) | 323 ﷼ | - 93% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,357 (919 ﷼) | 2,301 ﷼ | - 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,770 (306 ﷼) | 421 ﷼ | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 628 (25 ﷼) | 34 ﷼ | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,182 (47 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | + 1% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 23% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Russia | Qatar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,461 (215 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,081 (121 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,397 (291 ﷼) | 335 ﷼ | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,318 (327 ﷼) | 348 ﷼ | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 18% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Russia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,544,230 (100,110 ﷼) | 85,534 ﷼ | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (2.13 ﷼) | 2.12 ﷼ | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,208 (87 ﷼) | 139 ﷼ | - 37% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 54% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Russia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 526 (21 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 679 (27 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,296 (90 ﷼) | 291 ﷼ | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 515 (20 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 292 (11 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 331 (13 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (4.90 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 152 (5.97 ﷼) | 5.41 ﷼ | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 688 (27 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 56% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Russia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,039 (80 ﷼) | 292 ﷼ | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 813 (32 ﷼) | 88 ﷼ | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,351 (289 ﷼) | 105 ﷼ | + 175% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (164 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 552 (22 ﷼) | 110 ﷼ | - 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 219 (9 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (10 ﷼) | 44 ﷼ | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 69,240 (2,724 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (0.11 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,892 (192 ﷼) | 430 ﷼ | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 (8 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.03935
QAR
/
RUB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,087 prices entered by 319 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 52% cheaper than in Qatar
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