- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 7% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 389 (23 lei) | 29 lei | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 295 (18 lei) | 19 lei | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 63 (3.82 lei) | 4.68 lei | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 85 (5.14 lei) | 11 lei | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 156 (9 lei) | 5.14 lei | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 316 (19 lei) | 14 lei | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (5.70 lei) | 3.97 lei | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (2.16 lei) | 2.20 lei | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (3.83 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 516 (31 lei) | 28 lei | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 93 (5.60 lei) | 5.38 lei | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 34 (2.06 lei) | 2.07 lei | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 44% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 78,208 (4,711 lei) | 2,571 lei | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 43,858 (2,642 lei) | 1,675 lei | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,432 (387 lei) | 405 lei | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 37,893 (2,282 lei) | 1,555 lei | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 26,311 (1,585 lei) | 1,043 lei | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,898 (235 lei) | 266 lei | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 474 (29 lei) | 36 lei | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 27,375 (1,649 lei) | 1,480 lei | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,639 (340 lei) | 339 lei | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 412 (25 lei) | 35 lei | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 584 (35 lei) | 23 lei | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 16% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,053 (304 lei) | 263 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,813 (169 lei) | 145 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,450 (328 lei) | 319 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,371 (444 lei) | 363 lei | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 1% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,116,930 (67,276 lei) | 83,475 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 41 (2.45 lei) | 5.41 lei | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,885 (114 lei) | 65 lei | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 20% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 296 (18 lei) | 29 lei | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 550 (33 lei) | 28 lei | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,357 (82 lei) | 110 lei | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 255 (15 lei) | 19 lei | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 165 (10 lei) | 13 lei | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 210 (13 lei) | 14 lei | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 67 (4.05 lei) | 5.24 lei | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 97 (5.84 lei) | 10 lei | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 616 (37 lei) | 28 lei | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 6% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,576 (95 lei) | 74 lei | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 652 (39 lei) | 46 lei | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,712 (284 lei) | 135 lei | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,223 (194 lei) | 128 lei | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 402 (24 lei) | 20 lei | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 182 (11 lei) | 10 lei | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (12 lei) | 8 lei | + 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,744 (1,972 lei) | 2,498 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.03 (0.24 lei) | 0.83 lei | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,796 (168 lei) | 172 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 127 (8 lei) | 17 lei | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 7% more expensive than in Romania
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