Cost of living in Russia compared to Romania
Currency:
Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Russia is 29% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Russia | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 570 (28 lei) | 49 lei | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (20 lei) | 30 lei | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 (10 lei) | 15 lei | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (4.25 lei) | 8 lei | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 129 (6 lei) | 15 lei | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 455 (23 lei) | 23 lei | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 (6 lei) | 5.28 lei | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (2.18 lei) | 4.14 lei | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (4.08 lei) | 4.78 lei | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (35 lei) | 35 lei | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 159 (8 lei) | 9 lei | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (2.04 lei) | 3.14 lei | - 35% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Russia is 10% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Russia | Romania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,353 (5,210 lei) | 3,678 lei | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,898 (2,891 lei) | 2,402 lei | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,160 (407 lei) | 752 lei | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,509 (2,671 lei) | 2,223 lei | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,492 (1,422 lei) | 1,443 lei | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,669 (233 lei) | 424 lei | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 548 (27 lei) | 38 lei | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,357 (1,166 lei) | 1,546 lei | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,770 (388 lei) | 609 lei | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 628 (31 lei) | 46 lei | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,182 (59 lei) | 35 lei | + 70% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Russia is about the same as in Romania | ||||
Russia | Romania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,461 (273 lei) | 251 lei | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,081 (154 lei) | 176 lei | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,397 (369 lei) | 341 lei | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,318 (415 lei) | 382 lei | + 9% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Russia is about the same as in Romania | ||||
Russia | Romania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,544,230 (127,020 lei) | 92,766 lei | + 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (2.70 lei) | 7 lei | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,208 (110 lei) | 96 lei | + 15% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 28% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Russia | Romania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 526 (26 lei) | 36 lei | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 679 (34 lei) | 30 lei | + 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,296 (115 lei) | 240 lei | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 515 (26 lei) | 25 lei | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 292 (15 lei) | 18 lei | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 331 (17 lei) | 25 lei | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (6 lei) | 7 lei | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 152 (8 lei) | 18 lei | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 688 (34 lei) | 45 lei | - 23% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 13% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Russia | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,039 (102 lei) | 110 lei | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 813 (41 lei) | 58 lei | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,351 (367 lei) | 148 lei | + 149% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (208 lei) | 225 lei | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 552 (28 lei) | 32 lei | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 219 (11 lei) | 15 lei | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (13 lei) | 12 lei | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 69,240 (3,457 lei) | 3,666 lei | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (0.15 lei) | 0.53 lei | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,892 (244 lei) | 183 lei | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 (10 lei) | 24 lei | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 10% cheaper than in Romania
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