- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 1% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 403 (25 lei) | 29 lei | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 292 (18 lei) | 19 lei | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 131 (8 lei) | 11 lei | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 63 (3.90 lei) | 4.59 lei | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 90 (5.53 lei) | 11 lei | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 169 (10 lei) | 5.16 lei | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 318 (20 lei) | 13 lei | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (5.77 lei) | 3.90 lei | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (2.33 lei) | 2.22 lei | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 65 (3.99 lei) | 3.17 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 548 (34 lei) | 26 lei | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (5.79 lei) | 5.38 lei | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 37 (2.25 lei) | 2.37 lei | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 52% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,762 (4,789 lei) | 2,609 lei | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 45,918 (2,828 lei) | 1,639 lei | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,611 (407 lei) | 395 lei | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 41,142 (2,534 lei) | 1,500 lei | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 28,485 (1,754 lei) | 1,019 lei | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,991 (307 lei) | 256 lei | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 474 (29 lei) | 35 lei | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,867 (1,839 lei) | 1,513 lei | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,436 (335 lei) | 325 lei | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 415 (26 lei) | 33 lei | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 628 (39 lei) | 28 lei | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 20% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,022 (309 lei) | 256 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,780 (171 lei) | 142 lei | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,644 (348 lei) | 327 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,860 (484 lei) | 355 lei | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 3% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,162,900 (71,615 lei) | 81,526 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (2.46 lei) | 5.16 lei | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,951 (120 lei) | 65 lei | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 14% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 345 (21 lei) | 27 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 530 (33 lei) | 25 lei | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,418 (87 lei) | 108 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 245 (15 lei) | 19 lei | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 161 (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 189 (12 lei) | 15 lei | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 72 (4.41 lei) | 5.33 lei | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 105 (6 lei) | 10 lei | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 664 (41 lei) | 28 lei | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 221% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 221% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,643 (101 lei) | 73 lei | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 681 (42 lei) | 46 lei | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,150 (317 lei) | 141 lei | + 126% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,575 (220 lei) | 136 lei | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 412 (25 lei) | 21 lei | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 187 (12 lei) | 10 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 201 (12 lei) | 7 lei | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 33,319 (2,052 lei) | 2,625 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 218 (13 lei) | 0.88 lei | + 1433% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,306 (204 lei) | 192 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 125 (8 lei) | 17 lei | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,718 prices entered by 1,352 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 59% more expensive than in Romania
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