- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 111% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (руб 992) | руб 357 | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (руб 608) | руб 284 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 (руб 346) | руб 134 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (руб 100) | руб 64 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 (руб 290) | руб 81 | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (руб 159) | руб 146 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (руб 527) | руб 307 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (руб 153) | руб 94 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (руб 97) | руб 35 | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.40 (руб 106) | руб 62 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (руб 588) | руб 528 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (руб 146) | руб 94 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (руб 86) | руб 32 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 59% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,322 (руб 99,927) | руб 74,460 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €897 (руб 67,824) | руб 39,896 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (руб 9,943) | руб 6,144 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €786 (руб 59,450) | руб 37,069 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €539 (руб 40,745) | руб 24,805 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €97 (руб 7,307) | руб 3,895 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (руб 1,767) | руб 482 | + 267% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €388 (руб 29,313) | руб 26,462 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (руб 8,775) | руб 5,863 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.49 (руб 339) | руб 384 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (руб 751) | руб 523 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 1% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (руб 6,350) | руб 5,275 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (руб 2,514) | руб 3,110 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (руб 7,207) | руб 5,592 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (руб 8,915) | руб 7,318 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 62% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,733 (руб 1,643,002) | руб 1,158,560 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (руб 116) | руб 43 | + 173% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (руб 2,660) | руб 1,672 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 133% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (руб 709) | руб 318 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (руб 630) | руб 498 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (руб 6,399) | руб 1,251 | + 411% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.12 (руб 387) | руб 232 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (руб 275) | руб 159 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (руб 246) | руб 205 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 (руб 166) | руб 70 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (руб 152) | руб 103 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (руб 1,360) | руб 520 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 59% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (руб 2,551) | руб 1,635 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (руб 1,267) | руб 669 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (руб 4,869) | руб 4,972 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (руб 5,135) | руб 3,313 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (руб 653) | руб 371 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (руб 123) | руб 176 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.10 (руб 385) | руб 227 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (руб 34,622) | руб 31,742 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (руб 15) | руб 4.78 | + 214% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (руб 4,767) | руб 3,075 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.33 (руб 403) | руб 137 | + 194% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,279 prices entered by 1,668 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 66% more expensive than in Russia
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