- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 92% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (руб 832) | руб 354 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (руб 571) | руб 284 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.72 (руб 283) | руб 134 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (руб 74) | руб 64 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.08 (руб 234) | руб 82 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (руб 188) | руб 148 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.10 (руб 388) | руб 309 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (руб 185) | руб 94 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (руб 118) | руб 35 | + 238% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (руб 69) | руб 62 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (руб 501) | руб 524 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (руб 134) | руб 93 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (руб 93) | руб 31 | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 81% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,439 (руб 109,502) | руб 75,569 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,087 (руб 82,723) | руб 40,521 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (руб 13,710) | руб 6,224 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €904 (руб 68,772) | руб 37,854 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €680 (руб 51,723) | руб 25,057 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €129 (руб 9,825) | руб 3,914 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (руб 1,796) | руб 482 | + 273% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €374 (руб 28,477) | руб 26,471 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (руб 7,133) | руб 5,806 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (руб 413) | руб 399 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (руб 965) | руб 534 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 2% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (руб 6,630) | руб 5,247 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (руб 2,649) | руб 3,076 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (руб 6,961) | руб 5,565 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (руб 8,607) | руб 7,189 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 133% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,517 (руб 1,561,088) | руб 1,126,760 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (руб 107) | руб 42 | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (руб 5,586) | руб 1,719 | + 225% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 76% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (руб 467) | руб 315 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (руб 684) | руб 504 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (руб 4,575) | руб 1,316 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (руб 256) | руб 227 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.18 (руб 166) | руб 160 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.10 (руб 159) | руб 207 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (руб 104) | руб 69 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.44 (руб 110) | руб 100 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (руб 1,533) | руб 524 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (руб 2,398) | руб 1,596 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (руб 1,671) | руб 670 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €127 (руб 9,679) | руб 5,496 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (руб 4,051) | руб 3,405 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (руб 685) | руб 373 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (руб 246) | руб 178 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (руб 261) | руб 228 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €457 (руб 34,810) | руб 31,480 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (руб 10) | руб 4.91 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (руб 2,862) | руб 3,050 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (руб 493) | руб 137 | + 260% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,441 prices entered by 2,054 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 80% more expensive than in Russia
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