- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Russia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 8% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 362 (22 lei) | 29 lei | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 291 (18 lei) | 19 lei | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 133 (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 64 (3.97 lei) | 4.72 lei | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 84 (5.18 lei) | 12 lei | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 152 (9 lei) | 5.19 lei | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 314 (19 lei) | 14 lei | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 95 (5.90 lei) | 3.92 lei | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 36 (2.21 lei) | 2.26 lei | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (3.95 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 525 (33 lei) | 28 lei | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 93 (5.76 lei) | 5.38 lei | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 32 (1.96 lei) | 2.16 lei | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 41% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 74,208 (4,599 lei) | 2,548 lei | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 39,455 (2,445 lei) | 1,651 lei | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,183 (383 lei) | 407 lei | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 36,908 (2,287 lei) | 1,569 lei | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 24,698 (1,531 lei) | 1,059 lei | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 4,236 (263 lei) | 264 lei | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 487 (30 lei) | 35 lei | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 26,082 (1,616 lei) | 1,437 lei | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,619 (348 lei) | 344 lei | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 409 (25 lei) | 35 lei | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 524 (32 lei) | 23 lei | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 23% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,132 (318 lei) | 261 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,053 (189 lei) | 149 lei | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,599 (347 lei) | 325 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,497 (465 lei) | 374 lei | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 2% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,104,090 (68,426 lei) | 80,975 lei | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 42 (2.61 lei) | 5.50 lei | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,753 (109 lei) | 66 lei | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 21% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 298 (18 lei) | 29 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 511 (32 lei) | 28 lei | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,331 (82 lei) | 114 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 230 (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 213 (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 70 (4.34 lei) | 5.40 lei | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 103 (6 lei) | 10 lei | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 557 (35 lei) | 28 lei | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 1% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,556 (96 lei) | 76 lei | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 665 (41 lei) | 46 lei | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,252 (325 lei) | 135 lei | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,386 (210 lei) | 133 lei | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 372 (23 lei) | 21 lei | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 176 (11 lei) | 10 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 232 (14 lei) | 8 lei | + 88% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 31,630 (1,960 lei) | 2,473 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.92 (0.30 lei) | 0.76 lei | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,051 (189 lei) | 183 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 136 (8 lei) | 17 lei | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,488 prices entered by 1,379 different people.
Cost of living in Russia is 7% more expensive than in Romania
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