- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 94% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (руб 832) | руб 360 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (руб 575) | руб 278 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (руб 288) | руб 133 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (руб 74) | руб 64 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.16 (руб 241) | руб 82 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (руб 189) | руб 144 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.11 (руб 391) | руб 307 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (руб 184) | руб 94 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (руб 119) | руб 35 | + 239% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (руб 70) | руб 60 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (руб 507) | руб 532 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (руб 136) | руб 95 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (руб 96) | руб 32 | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 86% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,459 (руб 111,567) | руб 74,788 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,086 (руб 83,034) | руб 39,678 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (руб 14,359) | руб 6,137 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €912 (руб 69,719) | руб 38,444 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €680 (руб 52,026) | руб 24,360 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (руб 9,536) | руб 3,704 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (руб 1,816) | руб 479 | + 279% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €373 (руб 28,491) | руб 26,419 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (руб 7,213) | руб 5,951 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.47 (руб 418) | руб 391 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (руб 973) | руб 509 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 1% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (руб 6,511) | руб 5,469 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (руб 2,663) | руб 3,071 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (руб 6,770) | руб 5,637 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (руб 8,301) | руб 7,457 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 130% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,734 (руб 1,585,794) | руб 1,208,140 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (руб 108) | руб 43 | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (руб 5,632) | руб 1,705 | + 230% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 73% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (руб 462) | руб 324 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (руб 717) | руб 508 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (руб 4,977) | руб 1,237 | + 302% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.33 (руб 254) | руб 230 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (руб 169) | руб 166 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.13 (руб 163) | руб 211 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (руб 105) | руб 71 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (руб 109) | руб 104 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (руб 1,533) | руб 515 | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (руб 2,372) | руб 1,688 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (руб 1,682) | руб 682 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €125 (руб 9,584) | руб 5,430 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (руб 4,195) | руб 3,282 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (руб 690) | руб 377 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 (руб 246) | руб 179 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (руб 260) | руб 231 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €447 (руб 34,171) | руб 31,513 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (руб 10) | руб 4.66 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (руб 2,777) | руб 3,190 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (руб 497) | руб 139 | + 257% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
76.483
RUB
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,258 prices entered by 1,961 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 80% more expensive than in Russia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Russia
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 51% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Russia
- Cost of living in Andorra is 69% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 21% cheaper than in Russia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 121% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Angola is 125% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 196% more expensive than in Russia