- Cost of Living
- United States
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 129% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (руб 941) | руб 373 | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (руб 508) | руб 292 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (руб 312) | руб 134 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (руб 61) | руб 64 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (руб 218) | руб 85 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (руб 269) | руб 159 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (руб 424) | руб 331 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (руб 228) | руб 97 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (руб 110) | руб 36 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (руб 207) | руб 64 | + 220% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (руб 997) | руб 526 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (руб 130) | руб 93 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (руб 144) | руб 32 | + 343% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in United States is 132% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,031 (руб 136,884) | руб 80,041 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,570 (руб 105,850) | руб 43,858 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (руб 11,945) | руб 6,432 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,580 (руб 106,534) | руб 39,960 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,117 (руб 75,322) | руб 27,300 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (руб 8,307) | руб 3,898 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (руб 3,251) | руб 474 | + 585% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (руб 22,750) | руб 27,375 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (руб 8,076) | руб 5,639 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (руб 744) | руб 412 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (руб 1,532) | руб 546 | + 180% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (руб 3,210) | руб 5,001 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (руб 3,006) | руб 2,943 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (руб 5,753) | руб 5,595 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (руб 7,794) | руб 7,561 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 116% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,025 (руб 1,484,791) | руб 1,116,930 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (руб 50) | руб 41 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (руб 5,740) | руб 1,787 | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 164% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (руб 478) | руб 290 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (руб 1,247) | руб 531 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (руб 7,533) | руб 1,534 | + 391% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (руб 458) | руб 255 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (руб 237) | руб 165 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (руб 341) | руб 211 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (руб 232) | руб 68 | + 240% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (руб 125) | руб 97 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (руб 1,398) | руб 616 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 87% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (руб 2,981) | руб 1,567 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (руб 1,676) | руб 661 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (руб 11,224) | руб 5,137 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (руб 5,348) | руб 3,493 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (руб 773) | руб 402 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (руб 327) | руб 182 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (руб 393) | руб 201 | + 96% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (руб 28,938) | руб 32,395 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (руб 22) | руб 4.03 | + 438% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (руб 3,601) | руб 2,796 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (руб 532) | руб 133 | + 301% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 100,054 prices entered by 15,291 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 110% more expensive than in Russia
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