Cost of living in Italy compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 135% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (руб 1,176) | руб 401 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (руб 702) | руб 285 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 (руб 398) | руб 142 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (руб 114) | руб 65 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.54 (руб 318) | руб 88 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (руб 199) | руб 128 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (руб 598) | руб 342 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (руб 180) | руб 109 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (руб 113) | руб 35 | + 223% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (руб 119) | руб 66 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (руб 631) | руб 577 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (руб 166) | руб 109 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (руб 96) | руб 29 | + 235% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 87% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,135 (руб 102,039) | руб 69,133 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (руб 76,111) | руб 37,974 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (руб 11,148) | руб 6,392 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (руб 75,655) | руб 31,618 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €548 (руб 49,265) | руб 22,018 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (руб 7,921) | руб 4,038 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (руб 2,295) | руб 448 | + 412% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (руб 32,543) | руб 24,813 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (руб 9,934) | руб 6,723 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.63 (руб 506) | руб 416 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (руб 896) | руб 926 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 32% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (руб 7,153) | руб 4,661 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (руб 3,066) | руб 2,580 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (руб 7,000) | руб 5,654 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (руб 9,825) | руб 6,714 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 93% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,421 (руб 2,105,287) | руб 1,237,120 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (руб 129) | руб 47 | + 174% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (руб 3,235) | руб 1,548 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 98% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (руб 436) | руб 476 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (руб 761) | руб 504 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (руб 6,433) | руб 1,289 | + 399% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (руб 463) | руб 311 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 (руб 278) | руб 183 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.56 (руб 230) | руб 206 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (руб 183) | руб 77 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (руб 166) | руб 97 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (руб 1,562) | руб 580 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 66% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (руб 2,976) | руб 1,480 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (руб 1,618) | руб 574 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (руб 9,209) | руб 5,826 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (руб 5,891) | руб 3,401 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (руб 838) | руб 387 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (руб 146) | руб 168 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 (руб 437) | руб 221 | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (руб 41,571) | руб 38,001 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (руб 14) | руб 7 | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (руб 4,478) | руб 3,491 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.57 (руб 501) | руб 160 | + 213% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 90% more expensive than in Russia
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