Cost of living in Germany compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 77% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (руб 790) | руб 381 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (руб 522) | руб 255 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (руб 273) | руб 141 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (руб 67) | руб 67 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 (руб 205) | руб 87 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (руб 166) | руб 150 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 (руб 359) | руб 320 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (руб 165) | руб 95 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (руб 114) | руб 33 | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (руб 67) | руб 61 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (руб 446) | руб 530 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (руб 124) | руб 94 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (руб 93) | руб 32 | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 67% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,496 (руб 104,004) | руб 75,229 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,088 (руб 75,591) | руб 43,484 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (руб 13,905) | руб 6,636 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €934 (руб 64,882) | руб 39,851 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €716 (руб 49,792) | руб 25,004 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (руб 9,023) | руб 4,110 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (руб 1,588) | руб 417 | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €402 (руб 27,908) | руб 24,777 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (руб 5,944) | руб 5,517 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.94 (руб 413) | руб 430 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (руб 968) | руб 724 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (руб 5,736) | руб 5,782 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (руб 2,632) | руб 2,885 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (руб 6,250) | руб 5,928 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (руб 7,948) | руб 6,846 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 96% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,472 (руб 1,492,319) | руб 1,412,860 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (руб 99) | руб 45 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €77 (руб 5,331) | руб 1,906 | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (руб 447) | руб 502 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (руб 777) | руб 585 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (руб 3,890) | руб 1,351 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.71 (руб 258) | руб 238 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (руб 140) | руб 155 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.38 (руб 166) | руб 198 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (руб 94) | руб 69 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (руб 114) | руб 98 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (руб 1,347) | руб 603 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 28% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (руб 2,306) | руб 1,770 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (руб 1,415) | руб 610 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (руб 6,549) | руб 6,547 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (руб 4,335) | руб 3,282 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (руб 634) | руб 431 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (руб 226) | руб 218 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (руб 260) | руб 241 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (руб 32,250) | руб 30,129 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (руб 7) | руб 2.68 | + 156% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (руб 2,932) | руб 3,340 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (руб 476) | руб 150 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 61% more expensive than in Russia
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