Cost of living in Italy compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 148% | |||
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Food in Italy is 148% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Italy | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (руб 1,715) | руб 494 | + 247% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (руб 963) | руб 393 | + 145% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.23 (руб 538) | руб 185 | + 191% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (руб 148) | руб 84 | + 76% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.80 (руб 390) | руб 116 | + 236% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (руб 255) | руб 183 | + 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (руб 672) | руб 440 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (руб 227) | руб 107 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (руб 185) | руб 45 | + 313% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 (руб 158) | руб 74 | + 114% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (руб 746) | руб 664 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 (руб 227) | руб 145 | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (руб 133) | руб 42 | + 215% | |
Housing | + 79% | |||
Housing in Italy is 79% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Italy | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,184 (руб 121,680) | руб 85,376 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €817 (руб 83,988) | руб 50,898 | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (руб 16,360) | руб 8,096 | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €795 (руб 81,719) | руб 41,842 | + 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €666 (руб 68,460) | руб 26,118 | + 162% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (руб 10,839) | руб 4,479 | + 142% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (руб 2,240) | руб 543 | + 312% | |
40” flat screen tv | €285 (руб 29,301) | руб 23,795 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (руб 14,502) | руб 8,935 | + 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (руб 641) | руб 566 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (руб 1,135) | руб 964 | + 18% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Italy | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (руб 7,407) | руб 5,185 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (руб 3,771) | руб 3,266 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (руб 9,747) | руб 7,827 | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (руб 11,238) | руб 9,868 | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 53% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Italy | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,174 (руб 2,792,771) | руб 2,607,530 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (руб 191) | руб 51 | + 271% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (руб 3,802) | руб 2,300 | + 65% | |
Personal Care | + 101% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 101% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Italy | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (руб 754) | руб 535 | + 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (руб 1,172) | руб 657 | + 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (руб 8,829) | руб 1,945 | + 354% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (руб 555) | руб 439 | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (руб 383) | руб 244 | + 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.27 (руб 336) | руб 294 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (руб 245) | руб 113 | + 117% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (руб 252) | руб 153 | + 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (руб 1,888) | руб 882 | + 114% | |
Entertainment | + 113% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 113% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Italy | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (руб 4,042) | руб 1,818 | + 122% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (руб 1,732) | руб 682 | + 154% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (руб 8,085) | руб 7,843 | + 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 (руб 7,990) | руб 4,017 | + 99% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (руб 902) | руб 484 | + 87% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.95 (руб 201) | руб 205 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 (руб 501) | руб 244 | + 105% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €686 (руб 70,468) | руб 72,129 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (руб 37) | руб 2.76 | + 1236% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (руб 6,416) | руб 3,641 | + 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (руб 578) | руб 199 | + 190% | |
TOTAL | + 86% |
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,479 prices entered by 667 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 86% more expensive than in Russia
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