Cost of living in Russia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 26% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 409 (22 lei) | 35 lei | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 285 (15 lei) | 21 lei | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 143 (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 65 (3.48 lei) | 4.96 lei | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 88 (4.68 lei) | 12 lei | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 131 (7 lei) | 6 lei | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 331 (18 lei) | 15 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 106 (5.65 lei) | 4.13 lei | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 34 (1.79 lei) | 2.65 lei | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 66 (3.50 lei) | 3.09 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 589 (31 lei) | 26 lei | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 108 (5.76 lei) | 5.79 lei | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 29 (1.55 lei) | 2.54 lei | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Russia is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 68,084 (3,628 lei) | 3,151 lei | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 38,645 (2,059 lei) | 2,043 lei | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,665 (302 lei) | 443 lei | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 32,475 (1,730 lei) | 1,988 lei | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,151 (1,234 lei) | 1,218 lei | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,735 (199 lei) | 310 lei | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 433 (23 lei) | 35 lei | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 24,143 (1,286 lei) | 1,488 lei | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,559 (350 lei) | 370 lei | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 428 (23 lei) | 35 lei | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 783 (42 lei) | 20 lei | + 104% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 21% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,676 (249 lei) | 305 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,530 (135 lei) | 184 lei | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,504 (293 lei) | 335 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 6,842 (365 lei) | 381 lei | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 9% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,255,260 (66,888 lei) | 77,550 lei | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 47 (2.50 lei) | 4.90 lei | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,631 (87 lei) | 68 lei | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 30% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 461 (25 lei) | 31 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 573 (31 lei) | 39 lei | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,302 (69 lei) | 144 lei | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 309 (16 lei) | 19 lei | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 178 (10 lei) | 13 lei | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 213 (11 lei) | 16 lei | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 80 (4.24 lei) | 5.31 lei | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 101 (5.36 lei) | 10 lei | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 559 (30 lei) | 33 lei | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 14% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,457 (78 lei) | 102 lei | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 587 (31 lei) | 49 lei | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,589 (298 lei) | 130 lei | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,388 (181 lei) | 189 lei | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 388 (21 lei) | 24 lei | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 167 (9 lei) | 11 lei | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 222 (12 lei) | 8 lei | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,591 (1,897 lei) | 2,462 lei | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 6 (0.33 lei) | 0.51 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,567 (190 lei) | 182 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 159 (8 lei) | 20 lei | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 14% cheaper than in Romania
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