Cost of living in Germany compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 120% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (руб 1,066) | руб 406 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (руб 715) | руб 283 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (руб 321) | руб 143 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (руб 85) | руб 65 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (руб 261) | руб 88 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (руб 234) | руб 130 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (руб 498) | руб 333 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (руб 220) | руб 107 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (руб 135) | руб 34 | + 298% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (руб 87) | руб 66 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (руб 613) | руб 593 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (руб 159) | руб 110 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (руб 103) | руб 29 | + 257% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 134% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,431 (руб 127,213) | руб 67,687 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,217 (руб 108,137) | руб 38,434 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (руб 14,632) | руб 5,700 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €980 (руб 87,060) | руб 32,389 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €694 (руб 61,700) | руб 23,273 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (руб 10,031) | руб 3,730 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (руб 2,239) | руб 439 | + 410% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (руб 31,915) | руб 24,196 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (руб 8,650) | руб 6,604 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (руб 499) | руб 413 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (руб 1,332) | руб 811 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (руб 6,954) | руб 4,784 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (руб 3,300) | руб 2,535 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (руб 7,658) | руб 5,645 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (руб 10,025) | руб 6,989 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 166% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 166% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,534 (руб 2,091,478) | руб 1,246,400 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (руб 115) | руб 47 | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (руб 6,350) | руб 1,588 | + 300% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 69% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (руб 635) | руб 451 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (руб 876) | руб 549 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (руб 5,038) | руб 1,290 | + 290% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (руб 281) | руб 307 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (руб 189) | руб 183 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (руб 206) | руб 213 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (руб 115) | руб 81 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (руб 144) | руб 100 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (руб 1,818) | руб 559 | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 61% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (руб 3,135) | руб 1,443 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (руб 2,016) | руб 574 | + 251% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (руб 9,613) | руб 5,605 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (руб 4,938) | руб 3,345 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (руб 784) | руб 385 | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (руб 317) | руб 166 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.51 (руб 312) | руб 220 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (руб 43,959) | руб 35,616 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (руб 11) | руб 7 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (руб 3,635) | руб 3,599 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (руб 618) | руб 161 | + 285% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,999 prices entered by 1,170 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 116% more expensive than in Russia
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