- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 1% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 391 (25 lei) | 29 lei | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 294 (19 lei) | 18 lei | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 132 (8 lei) | 11 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (4.07 lei) | 4.64 lei | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 90 (5.73 lei) | 11 lei | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 165 (11 lei) | 5.14 lei | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 313 (20 lei) | 14 lei | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 97 (6 lei) | 4.00 lei | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 38 (2.43 lei) | 2.22 lei | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (4.07 lei) | 3.21 lei | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 536 (34 lei) | 26 lei | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (6 lei) | 5.39 lei | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 35 (2.26 lei) | 2.10 lei | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 54% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 76,870 (4,908 lei) | 2,582 lei | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 44,133 (2,818 lei) | 1,648 lei | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,603 (422 lei) | 397 lei | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 39,953 (2,551 lei) | 1,528 lei | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 27,985 (1,787 lei) | 1,008 lei | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,847 (309 lei) | 267 lei | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 470 (30 lei) | 35 lei | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 29,647 (1,893 lei) | 1,527 lei | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,566 (355 lei) | 330 lei | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 410 (26 lei) | 34 lei | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 585 (37 lei) | 26 lei | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 28% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,084 (325 lei) | 249 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 2,892 (185 lei) | 143 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,614 (358 lei) | 320 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,827 (500 lei) | 360 lei | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 5% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,141,200 (72,864 lei) | 81,637 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 40 (2.56 lei) | 5.26 lei | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,924 (123 lei) | 65 lei | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 11% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 301 (19 lei) | 29 lei | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 558 (36 lei) | 27 lei | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,421 (91 lei) | 108 lei | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 250 (16 lei) | 18 lei | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 169 (11 lei) | 13 lei | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 199 (13 lei) | 14 lei | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 73 (4.69 lei) | 5.39 lei | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 105 (7 lei) | 10 lei | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 642 (41 lei) | 28 lei | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 3% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,608 (103 lei) | 73 lei | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 675 (43 lei) | 46 lei | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,512 (352 lei) | 137 lei | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,546 (226 lei) | 128 lei | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 410 (26 lei) | 20 lei | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 182 (12 lei) | 10 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 209 (13 lei) | 7 lei | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 32,797 (2,094 lei) | 2,544 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.80 (0.24 lei) | 0.86 lei | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,084 (197 lei) | 189 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 127 (8 lei) | 17 lei | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,067 prices entered by 1,362 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 16% more expensive than in Romania
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