- Cost of Living
- China
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 47% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50元 (руб 495) | руб 360 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 (руб 331) | руб 278 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (руб 144) | руб 133 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (руб 148) | руб 65 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (руб 156) | руб 81 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (руб 81) | руб 138 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (руб 565) | руб 310 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (руб 134) | руб 93 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (руб 65) | руб 35 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.59元 (руб 55) | руб 60 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115元 (руб 1,127) | руб 532 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (руб 74) | руб 96 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (руб 118) | руб 32 | + 267% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in China is 20% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,408元 (руб 92,405) | руб 75,340 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,307元 (руб 42,303) | руб 39,678 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 439元 (руб 4,316) | руб 6,137 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,706元 (руб 56,040) | руб 38,444 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,520元 (руб 34,570) | руб 24,360 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 311元 (руб 3,055) | руб 3,704 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86元 (руб 849) | руб 479 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,131元 (руб 20,932) | руб 26,419 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 703元 (руб 6,901) | руб 5,951 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37元 (руб 365) | руб 391 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38元 (руб 375) | руб 509 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in China is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 556元 (руб 5,461) | руб 5,499 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 260元 (руб 2,549) | руб 3,037 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 624元 (руб 6,129) | руб 5,637 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 694元 (руб 6,816) | руб 7,478 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in China is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,509元 (руб 1,409,491) | руб 1,208,140 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (руб 72) | руб 43 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157元 (руб 1,538) | руб 1,702 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 77% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (руб 254) | руб 324 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 (руб 299) | руб 508 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 493元 (руб 4,845) | руб 1,237 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 29元 (руб 288) | руб 230 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36元 (руб 354) | руб 166 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (руб 352) | руб 211 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (руб 91) | руб 71 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (руб 133) | руб 104 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (руб 579) | руб 515 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 148元 (руб 1,454) | руб 1,688 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 (руб 844) | руб 682 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 752元 (руб 7,390) | руб 5,430 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 367元 (руб 3,606) | руб 3,292 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59元 (руб 577) | руб 379 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (руб 331) | руб 177 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 (руб 329) | руб 234 | + 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,255元 (руб 31,971) | руб 31,513 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.04元 (руб 10) | руб 4.86 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 309元 (руб 3,038) | руб 3,232 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (руб 197) | руб 140 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,539 prices entered by 1,358 different people.
Cost of living in China is 21% more expensive than in Russia
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