Cost of living in China compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| China | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40元 (руб 463) | руб 516 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (руб 421) | руб 359 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (руб 169) | руб 199 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (руб 161) | руб 88 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17元 (руб 193) | руб 145 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (руб 124) | руб 213 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 (руб 578) | руб 416 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (руб 183) | руб 130 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (руб 74) | руб 54 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (руб 74) | руб 89 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 94元 (руб 1,082) | руб 687 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (руб 105) | руб 166 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (руб 145) | руб 40 | + 260% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in China is 32% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| China | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,276元 (руб 164,707) | руб 106,005 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,833元 (руб 78,837) | руб 58,355 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 449元 (руб 5,175) | руб 8,212 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,729元 (руб 77,631) | руб 53,538 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,858元 (руб 44,509) | руб 32,390 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 296元 (руб 3,415) | руб 5,826 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (руб 1,149) | руб 901 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,460元 (руб 16,838) | руб 22,130 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (руб 6,379) | руб 7,545 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43元 (руб 495) | руб 546 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57元 (руб 654) | руб 797 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in China is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| China | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 418元 (руб 4,818) | руб 6,508 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 296元 (руб 3,417) | руб 3,183 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (руб 6,579) | руб 8,423 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705元 (руб 8,131) | руб 7,792 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in China is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| China | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,726元 (руб 1,715,864) | руб 2,623,330 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (руб 94) | руб 55 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 233元 (руб 2,691) | руб 2,129 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 77% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| China | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51元 (руб 592) | руб 316 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84元 (руб 969) | руб 551 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 114元 (руб 1,313) | руб 1,975 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67元 (руб 773) | руб 354 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57元 (руб 657) | руб 216 | + 205% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (руб 288) | руб 196 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (руб 80) | руб 125 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (руб 144) | руб 133 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 85元 (руб 976) | руб 499 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| China | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 203元 (руб 2,336) | руб 1,898 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 109元 (руб 1,254) | руб 672 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 703元 (руб 8,109) | руб 5,461 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 320元 (руб 3,693) | руб 3,276 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81元 (руб 934) | руб 487 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (руб 319) | руб 182 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15元 (руб 175) | руб 249 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,924元 (руб 45,271) | руб 58,430 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34元 (руб 3.87) | руб 3.97 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 414元 (руб 4,773) | руб 3,415 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26元 (руб 306) | руб 209 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,790 prices entered by 292 different people.
Cost of living in China is 18% more expensive than in Russia
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