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Cost of living in United States compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 134% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (руб 909) | руб 356 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (руб 495) | руб 262 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.49 (руб 290) | руб 138 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (руб 57) | руб 64 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (руб 207) | руб 83 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.94 (руб 254) | руб 140 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (руб 404) | руб 296 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (руб 216) | руб 94 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (руб 103) | руб 33 | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.67 (руб 237) | руб 59 | + 299% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (руб 958) | руб 525 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (руб 124) | руб 96 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 (руб 140) | руб 30 | + 362% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in United States is 137% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,049 (руб 132,251) | руб 73,090 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,555 (руб 100,372) | руб 39,254 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (руб 11,472) | руб 6,114 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,528 (руб 98,616) | руб 36,512 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,099 (руб 70,969) | руб 23,077 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (руб 7,649) | руб 3,783 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (руб 3,094) | руб 472 | + 556% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $323 (руб 20,819) | руб 26,936 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (руб 7,674) | руб 6,231 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (руб 690) | руб 389 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (руб 1,430) | руб 581 | + 146% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (руб 3,045) | руб 5,402 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (руб 2,858) | руб 3,038 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (руб 5,530) | руб 5,718 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (руб 7,333) | руб 7,735 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 99% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,270 (руб 1,437,553) | руб 1,294,120 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (руб 50) | руб 44 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (руб 5,499) | руб 1,753 | + 214% | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 145% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (руб 455) | руб 345 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (руб 1,159) | руб 585 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (руб 7,175) | руб 1,193 | + 501% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (руб 440) | руб 208 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (руб 222) | руб 164 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.11 (руб 330) | руб 197 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (руб 225) | руб 68 | + 228% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (руб 119) | руб 104 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (руб 1,321) | руб 517 | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 61% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (руб 2,912) | руб 1,738 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (руб 1,604) | руб 657 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (руб 11,131) | руб 5,942 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (руб 5,051) | руб 3,199 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (руб 749) | руб 379 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (руб 317) | руб 181 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.91 (руб 382) | руб 240 | + 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (руб 27,190) | руб 31,587 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (руб 19) | руб 5.33 | + 254% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (руб 3,362) | руб 3,382 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (руб 506) | руб 144 | + 251% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 91,084 prices entered by 12,375 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 100% more expensive than in Russia
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