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Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 8% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 371 (25 lei) | 33 lei | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 249 (17 lei) | 20 lei | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 140 (10 lei) | 13 lei | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 66 (4.51 lei) | 5.06 lei | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 87 (5.87 lei) | 12 lei | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 146 (10 lei) | 5.42 lei | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 306 (21 lei) | 15 lei | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 94 (6 lei) | 3.92 lei | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 33 (2.24 lei) | 2.86 lei | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 60 (4.07 lei) | 3.24 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 530 (36 lei) | 27 lei | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 96 (7 lei) | 5.79 lei | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (2.07 lei) | 2.48 lei | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 56% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 77,452 (5,253 lei) | 2,826 lei | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 41,844 (2,838 lei) | 1,698 lei | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,214 (421 lei) | 414 lei | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 42,575 (2,888 lei) | 1,566 lei | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 25,224 (1,711 lei) | 1,077 lei | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,708 (319 lei) | 228 lei | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 434 (29 lei) | 36 lei | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 25,656 (1,740 lei) | 1,487 lei | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,580 (378 lei) | 365 lei | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 483 (33 lei) | 40 lei | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 672 (46 lei) | 30 lei | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 37% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,712 (387 lei) | 239 lei | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,894 (196 lei) | 150 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,883 (399 lei) | 332 lei | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,669 (520 lei) | 372 lei | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 16% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,422,830 (96,503 lei) | 85,899 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 45 (3.05 lei) | 5.66 lei | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,885 (128 lei) | 68 lei | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 12% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 502 (34 lei) | 26 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 583 (40 lei) | 29 lei | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,279 (87 lei) | 137 lei | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 238 (16 lei) | 18 lei | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 160 (11 lei) | 14 lei | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 198 (13 lei) | 17 lei | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (4.74 lei) | 6 lei | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 92 (6 lei) | 9 lei | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 648 (44 lei) | 29 lei | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 13% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,817 (123 lei) | 93 lei | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 631 (43 lei) | 51 lei | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,520 (442 lei) | 150 lei | + 196% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,512 (238 lei) | 136 lei | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 430 (29 lei) | 21 lei | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 197 (13 lei) | 11 lei | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 241 (16 lei) | 8 lei | + 114% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 30,901 (2,096 lei) | 2,126 lei | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.86 (0.19 lei) | 0.77 lei | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,420 (232 lei) | 176 lei | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 148 (10 lei) | 18 lei | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 19% more expensive than in Romania
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