- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 11% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 358 (22 lei) | 30 lei | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 284 (17 lei) | 19 lei | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 134 (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (3.91 lei) | 4.71 lei | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 82 (5.04 lei) | 12 lei | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 146 (9 lei) | 5.19 lei | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 309 (19 lei) | 15 lei | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (5.80 lei) | 3.88 lei | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (2.16 lei) | 2.24 lei | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 62 (3.80 lei) | 3.27 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 533 (33 lei) | 28 lei | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (5.77 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (1.93 lei) | 2.23 lei | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 36% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 74,807 (4,593 lei) | 2,615 lei | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 40,234 (2,470 lei) | 1,698 lei | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,161 (378 lei) | 409 lei | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,236 (2,347 lei) | 1,628 lei | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 25,080 (1,540 lei) | 1,108 lei | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,736 (229 lei) | 265 lei | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 478 (29 lei) | 35 lei | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,485 (1,626 lei) | 1,503 lei | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,902 (362 lei) | 356 lei | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 384 (24 lei) | 36 lei | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 517 (32 lei) | 23 lei | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 17% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,298 (325 lei) | 274 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,088 (190 lei) | 159 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,583 (343 lei) | 333 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,336 (450 lei) | 376 lei | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 3% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,179,890 (72,438 lei) | 82,352 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (2.61 lei) | 5.63 lei | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,678 (103 lei) | 65 lei | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 23% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 318 (20 lei) | 28 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 516 (32 lei) | 29 lei | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,232 (76 lei) | 117 lei | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 232 (14 lei) | 20 lei | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 159 (10 lei) | 13 lei | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 205 (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (4.32 lei) | 5.62 lei | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 103 (6 lei) | 11 lei | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 529 (32 lei) | 29 lei | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 1% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,656 (102 lei) | 79 lei | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 671 (41 lei) | 46 lei | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,071 (311 lei) | 147 lei | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,379 (207 lei) | 132 lei | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 370 (23 lei) | 21 lei | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 176 (11 lei) | 10 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 228 (14 lei) | 8 lei | + 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,421 (1,929 lei) | 2,412 lei | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.91 (0.30 lei) | 0.77 lei | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,113 (191 lei) | 187 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 137 (8 lei) | 17 lei | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,079 prices entered by 1,364 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 5% more expensive than in Romania
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